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Overview |
Binghamton University | UB | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,456 | 31,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,160 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $20,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $9,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 74% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 38,210 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 26,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1210/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $201 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | UB | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Binghamton University | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (31,889 students vs. 18,456 students)
Binghamton University vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or UB?
- SUNY at Binghamton and UB cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at UB than SUNY at Binghamton ($26,860.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than UB ($18,860 vs. $20,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 9.2% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($16,754 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University at Buffalo than SUNY at Binghamton (74% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 8.4% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($10,832 vs. $9,996)
Binghamton University vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 132 points higher than at UB (1173)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UB (27)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UB (3.75)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (69.3%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
Binghamton University vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or UB? 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 UB and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than University at Buffalo (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $6,100 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $35 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,535)
- University at Buffalo and Binghamton University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($201 vs. $201)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/