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SUNY Stony Brook Rutgers UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland NJIT Rowan University Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt| The College of New Jersey | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TCNJ | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,652 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #164 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,706 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,589 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,569 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,379 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,824 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 61% |
Admission |
TCNJ | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,668 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 7,251 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1320/1490 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
TCNJ | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $201 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
TCNJ | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than TCNJ based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 7,652 students)
TCNJ vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or Binghamton University?
- The College of New Jersey is 108% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($14,706.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Binghamton University than The College of New Jersey ($26,160.00 vs. $20,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than TCNJ ($18,860 vs. $22,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 17.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($15,569 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of New Jersey than SUNY at Binghamton (62% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 27.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($13,824 vs. $10,832)
TCNJ vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 78 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (62.1%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
TCNJ vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ or Binghamton University? 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 Binghamton University and TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $2,400 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $62,100)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $3,715 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($19,535 vs. $23,250)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/