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SUNY Stony Brook Hunter UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse Baruch RPI UMass Pitt| CUNY City College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
City College of New York | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $201 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City College of New York | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 10% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 14,489 students)
City College of New York vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Binghamton University?
- SUNY at Binghamton is 2% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.4% higher at Binghamton University than CUNY City College ($24,910.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Binghamton University ($5,181 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY City College are 2.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($17,076 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 15.1% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($11,305 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 180 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
City College of New York vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than CUNY City College (77% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $14,700 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $8,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($11,400 vs. $19,535)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($117 vs. $201)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/