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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Case Western Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham| University of Rochester | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of R | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,160 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,150 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,150 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,924 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,900 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,700 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 61% |
Admission |
U of R | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,680 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 7,773 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.9% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1540 | 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 5, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
U of R | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $201 |
Diversity |
U of R | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
U of R | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 13% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 12,160 students)
U of R vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Binghamton University?
- University of Rochester is 793.2% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($63,150.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.4% higher at U of R than SUNY at Binghamton ($63,150.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than U of R ($18,860 vs. $40,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 3.4% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($18,294 vs. $18,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than SUNY at Binghamton (74% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 285% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($41,700 vs. $10,832)
U of R vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or U of R .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at U of R (3.75)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than U of R (35.9%)
U of R vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $6,500 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $4,965 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($19,535 vs. $24,500)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($201 vs. $253)
- More U of R graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/