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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Wesleyan University | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 62% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $201 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | 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 Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Binghamton University?
- Wesleyan University is 801.3% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.8% higher at Wesleyan University than SUNY at Binghamton ($63,722.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Wesleyan University ($19,535 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 3.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($17,506 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Wesleyan University (62% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 429.2% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($59,825 vs. $11,305)
Wesleyan University vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Wesleyan University .
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $6,500 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $19,535)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($180 vs. $201)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/