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Overview |
Binghamton University | Vassar | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,456 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #46 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | vassar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Vassar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $66,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,160 | $66,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $17,415 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $29,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $53,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 58% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Vassar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 12,145 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 2,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 32% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1435/1550 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Vassar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Vassar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $15,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $163 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Vassar | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Vassar | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Vassar | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 2,456 students)
Binghamton University vs. Vassar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Vassar?
- Vassar College is 845.8% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($66,870.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.6% higher at Vassar than SUNY at Binghamton ($66,870.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Vassar ($18,860 vs. $29,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vassar College are 5% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($17,415 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Vassar College (61% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 397% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($53,840 vs. $10,832)
Binghamton University vs. Vassar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Vassar? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vassar or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 100 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Vassar (3.86)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than Vassar (17.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Vassar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Vassar? 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 Vassar and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $6,100 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $3,755 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($15,780 vs. $19,535)
- Vassar graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($163 vs. $201)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/