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Overview |
Binghamton University | Penn | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 46% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $213 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 18,312 students)
Binghamton University vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 695.1% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($56,212.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.7% higher at Penn than SUNY at Binghamton ($56,212.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Penn ($19,535 vs. $26,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 2.2% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($17,506 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than University of Pennsylvania (62% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 405.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($57,175 vs. $11,305)
Binghamton University vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 152 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming Penn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Penn (3.95)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Penn (6.5%)
Binghamton University vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Penn? 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 Penn and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (96% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $59,100 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $1,098 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn graduates. ($19,535 vs. $20,633)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Penn graduates. ($201 vs. $213)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/