Binghamton University vs. University of Richmond

SUNY at Binghamton vs. University of Richmond comparison

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Overview	Binghamton University	University of Richmond
Location	Vestal, NY	University of Richmond, VA
Setting	Midsize Suburban	Midsize City
Enrollment	18,312	3,876
Type	Public 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#126	#42
Religious Affiliation	-	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	binghamton.edu	richmond.edu
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Comparable Facts

• SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 3,876 students)

Binghamton University vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or University of Richmond?

• University of Richmond is 753.3% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $7,070.00)
• Out of state tuition is 142.2% higher at University of Richmond than SUNY at Binghamton ($60,330.00 vs. $24,910.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than University of Richmond ($19,535 vs. $29,248)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 17.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($14,870 vs. $17,506)
• More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than University of Richmond (62% vs. 57%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 310.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($46,385 vs. $11,305)

Binghamton University vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Binghamton University .

• The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 32 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
• Incoming University of Richmond students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Binghamton University (29)
• Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
• Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)

Binghamton University vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Binghamton University or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Binghamton University.

• The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (83% vs. 77%)
• Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $9,400 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $64,500)
• SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $1,613 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Richmond graduates. ($19,535 vs. $21,148)
• Binghamton University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of Richmond graduates. ($201 vs. $218)
• More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/