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Overview |
Cal Poly | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | San Luis Obispo, CA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,000 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #155 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calpoly.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal Poly | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,449 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,184 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,065 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 42% | 62% |
Admission |
Cal Poly | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,774 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 17,885 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.4% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1340/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal Poly | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal Poly | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,400 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,666 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $201 |
Diversity |
Cal Poly | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Cal Poly | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Cal Poly | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (22,000 students vs. 18,312 students)
Cal Poly vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal Poly or Binghamton University?
- SUNY at Binghamton is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Cal Poly for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Binghamton University than California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ($24,910.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo than Binghamton University ($19,184 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo are 6.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($16,449 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (62% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 12.3% larger than aid received California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ($11,305 vs. $10,065)
Cal Poly vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal Poly or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Cal Poly .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 46 points higher than at Cal Poly (1259)
- Incoming Cal Poly students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Cal Poly students have at the same average high school GPA (4.0) as students at Binghamton University (4.0)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Cal Poly (30.4%)
Cal Poly vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal Poly 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 Cal Poly.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn on average $4,900 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($69,400 vs. $64,500)
- California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo students graduate with a $869 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($18,666 vs. $19,535)
- Cal Poly graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($193 vs. $201)
- More Cal Poly graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/