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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| University of Louisiana Monroe | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ULM | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Monroe, LA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,398 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #681 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ulm.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
ULM | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,788 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,888 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,551 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,353 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,768 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
ULM | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,303 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 3,017 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1320 | 1340/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ULM | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ULM | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $201 |
Diversity |
ULM | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ULM | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ULM | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than ULM based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 8,398 students)
ULM vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ULM or Binghamton University?
- SUNY at Binghamton is 22.1% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Binghamton University than University of Louisiana Monroe ($24,910.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Binghamton University ($11,353 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 83.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($9,551 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 12.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($12,768 vs. $11,305)
ULM vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ULM or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or ULM .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 251 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at ULM (3.53)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
ULM vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ULM 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 ULM.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (77% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $18,700 more per year than ULM graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $45,800)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $465 lower median federal student loan debt than ULM graduates. ($19,535 vs. $20,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than ULM graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/