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SUNY Stony Brook Maryland UB TU UConn University at Albany- SUNY Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Mason| University of Maryland Baltimore County | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMBC | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 61% |
Admission |
UMBC | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 |
UMBC | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $201 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UMBC | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 14,148 students)
UMBC vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Binghamton University?
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($9,238.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at UMBC than SUNY at Binghamton ($26,594.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Binghamton University ($17,704 vs. $18,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 28.8% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($14,204 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than SUNY at Binghamton (87% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 8.8% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($10,832 vs. $9,956)
UMBC vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 96 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UMBC (3.97)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
UMBC vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $5,000 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $59,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $1,662 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($19,535 vs. $21,197)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/