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Overview |
U of A | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 61% |
Admission |
U of A | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
U of A | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $201 |
Diversity |
U of A | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
U of A | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 13% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 18,456 students)
U of A vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Binghamton University?
- University of Arizona is 67.9% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at U of A than SUNY at Binghamton ($39,340.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than Binghamton University ($18,144 vs. $18,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 27% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($14,400 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than SUNY at Binghamton (97% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 52.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($16,511 vs. $10,832)
U of A vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or U of A .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
U of A vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than University of Arizona (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $10,500 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $535 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,535)
- U of A graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($196 vs. $201)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/