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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Clark University | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Clark University | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 62% |
Admission |
Clark University | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Clark University | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Clark University based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Binghamton University?
- Clark University is 635.5% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.8% higher at Clark University than SUNY at Binghamton ($52,000.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Clark University ($19,535 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 56.8% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($11,164 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than SUNY at Binghamton (96% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 162.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($29,716 vs. $11,305)
Clark University vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Clark University (3.69)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Clark University vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark 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 Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $14,400 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $50,100)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/