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SUNY Stony Brook UMBC UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY TU Rutgers Wisconsin Virginia Tech Syracuse Penn State Ohio State| University of Maryland College Park | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 62% |
Admission |
Maryland | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $201 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Maryland | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 Maryland College Park is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 18,312 students)
Maryland vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Binghamton University?
- University of Maryland College Park is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($9,695.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Maryland than SUNY at Binghamton ($37,931.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Binghamton University ($16,210 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 20.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($14,576 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than University of Maryland College Park (62% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 0.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($11,305 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 10 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Maryland (3.84)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.6%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Maryland vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $3,800 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $64,500)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $35 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,535)
- SUNY at Binghamton and Maryland graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($201 vs. $201)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/