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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland William & Mary Rutgers Davidson University of Richmond UVA Syracuse RPI| SUNY at Binghamton | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,456 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,160 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 63% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 2,277 students)
Binghamton University vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 795.5% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($63,315.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142% higher at Washington and Lee than SUNY at Binghamton ($63,315.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Washington and Lee ($18,860 vs. $24,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 3.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($17,685 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than SUNY at Binghamton (63% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 438.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($58,323 vs. $10,832)
Binghamton University vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 90 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Washington and Lee (3.87)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
Binghamton University vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $24,500 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $1,965 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($19,535 vs. $21,500)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/