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Overview |
UConn | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 61% |
Admission |
UConn | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1320/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $201 |
Diversity |
UConn | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UConn | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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 Connecticut is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 18,456 students)
UConn vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Binghamton University?
- University of Connecticut is 131% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($16,332.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at UConn than SUNY at Binghamton ($39,000.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than UConn ($18,860 vs. $22,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 30.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($13,996 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than SUNY at Binghamton (75% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 56.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($16,989 vs. $10,832)
UConn vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or UConn .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 55 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming UConn students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UConn (3.74)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
UConn vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $2,500 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $62,000)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $1,965 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($19,535 vs. $21,500)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More UConn 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/