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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse UMass RPI Pitt Fordham Florida| University of Massachusetts Lowell | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Lowell, MA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,153 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #406 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uml.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,462 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,830 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,240 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,983 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 62% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,253 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 10,532 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1348 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Lowell based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 17,153 students)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Binghamton University?
- University of Massachusetts Lowell is 118.7% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($15,462.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at University of Massachusetts-Lowell than SUNY at Binghamton ($33,830.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Lowell than Binghamton University ($17,240 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Lowell are 25.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($13,930 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Lowell than SUNY at Binghamton (82% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Lowell students is 6% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($11,983 vs. $11,305)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or University of Massachusetts-Lowell .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 108 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (1197)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (26)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (3.67)
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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 University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than University of Massachusetts Lowell (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $9,200 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $55,300)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $5,465 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($19,535 vs. $25,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Lowell students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/