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Overview |
Michigan | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 52,065 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,896 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,740 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,856 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,005 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,005 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 61% |
Admission |
Michigan | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 87,632 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 15,722 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.9% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.5% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 |
Michigan | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $201 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | 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 Michigan is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (52,065 students vs. 18,456 students)
Michigan vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Binghamton University?
- University of Michigan is 139% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($16,896.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.7% higher at Michigan than SUNY at Binghamton ($57,740.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Michigan ($18,860 vs. $19,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 32% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($13,856 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than University of Michigan (61% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 103.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($22,005 vs. $10,832)
Michigan vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 79 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Michigan (3.88)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than Michigan (17.9%)
Michigan vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (90% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $9,900 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $568 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan graduates. ($19,535 vs. $20,103)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan graduates. ($201 vs. $207)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/