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Overview |
UMass | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,810 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,591 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,527 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,869 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,954 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,343 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 61% |
Admission |
UMass | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,424 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 29,129 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UMass | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $201 |
Diversity |
UMass | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UMass | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 18,456 students)
UMass vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Binghamton University?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 134.7% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($16,591.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at UMass than SUNY at Binghamton ($38,527.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than UMass ($18,860 vs. $22,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 23% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($14,869 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Amherst than SUNY at Binghamton (75% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 13.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($12,343 vs. $10,832)
UMass vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or UMass .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 79 points higher than at UMass (1226)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UMass (28)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UMass (3.99)
- UMass has a higher acceptance rate (57.8%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
UMass vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $9,300 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $55,200)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $4,465 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($19,535 vs. $24,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($201 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/