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Overview |
Yale | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,081 | 18,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #5 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $26,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,180 | $18,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,044 | $18,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,076 | $10,832 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 61% |
Admission |
Yale | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,803 | 49,513 | ||
| Admitted | 2,332 | 18,683 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.5% | 37.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 2, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Yale | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $201 |
Diversity |
Yale | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Yale | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Yale | 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 Yale based on total student enrollment (18,456 students vs. 15,081 students)
Yale vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or Binghamton University?
- Yale University is 815.1% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.3% higher at Yale than SUNY at Binghamton ($64,700.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Yale ($18,860 vs. $26,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 4.8% lower than costs at Yale University ($18,294 vs. $19,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Yale University (61% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 445.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($59,076 vs. $10,832)
Yale vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Yale .
- The average SAT score at Yale University (1498) is 193 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming Yale students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Yale (3.95)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (37.7%) than Yale (4.5%)
Yale vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale 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 Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (97% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $53,900 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $64,500)
- Yale University students graduate with a $6,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($13,500 vs. $19,535)
- Yale graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($139 vs. $201)
- More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/