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Overview |
Binghamton University | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Ursinus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 1,527 students)
Binghamton University vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 720.6% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.9% higher at Ursinus College than SUNY at Binghamton ($58,016.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Ursinus College ($19,535 vs. $33,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 19.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($14,624 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 254.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($40,075 vs. $11,305)
Binghamton University vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Binghamton University .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $6,500 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $58,000)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College 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/