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SUNY Stony Brook UC Berkeley UCI UCSD Michigan UB USC UConn University at Albany- SUNY Stanford UCSB Maryland| University of California Los Angeles | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCLA | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 46,430 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #58 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucla.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCLA | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,231 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,999 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,766 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 62% |
Admission |
UCLA | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 149,801 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 12,845 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.6% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/35 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1530 | 1340/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UCLA | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCLA | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,700 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,300 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $201 |
Diversity |
UCLA | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UCLA | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UCLA | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Los Angeles is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (46,430 students vs. 18,312 students)
UCLA vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCLA or Binghamton University?
- University of California Los Angeles is 63.6% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at UCLA than SUNY at Binghamton ($41,636.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Los Angeles than Binghamton University ($16,999 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of California Los Angeles are 1.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($17,231 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than University of California Los Angeles (62% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Los Angeles students is 92.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($21,766 vs. $11,305)
UCLA vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCLA or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or UCLA .
- The average SAT score at University of California Los Angeles (1339) is 34 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming UCLA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UCLA (3.92)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than UCLA (8.6%)
UCLA vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCLA 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 UCLA.
- The graduation rate at UCLA is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (90% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of California Los Angeles earn on average $6,200 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($70,700 vs. $64,500)
- University of California Los Angeles students graduate with a $3,235 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($16,300 vs. $19,535)
- UCLA graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($168 vs. $201)
- More UCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/