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Overview |
Williams | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 62% |
Admission |
Williams | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 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 10, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Williams | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $201 |
Diversity |
Williams | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Williams | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 2,222 students)
Williams vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Binghamton University?
- Williams College is 769.2% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.7% higher at Williams than SUNY at Binghamton ($61,450.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Williams ($19,535 vs. $20,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 12.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($15,530 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Williams College (62% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 405.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($57,121 vs. $11,305)
Williams vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 137 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming Williams students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Williams (3.94)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (95% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $64,500)
- Williams College students graduate with a $4,953 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($14,582 vs. $19,535)
- Williams graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($150 vs. $201)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/