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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| SUNY at Binghamton | United States Merchant Marine Academy | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | USMMA | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 11% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $67 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Binghamton University | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 943 students)
Binghamton University vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or USMMA?
- SUNY at Binghamton is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Binghamton University than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($24,910.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Binghamton University ($4,891 vs. $19,535)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than United States Merchant Marine Academy (62% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 151.8% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($11,305 vs. $4,489)
Binghamton University vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 85 points higher than at USMMA (1220)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Binghamton University vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or USMMA? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between USMMA and Binghamton University.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $27,900 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $64,500)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $13,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $19,535)
- USMMA graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($67 vs. $201)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/