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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Emerson College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Emerson | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 62% |
Admission |
Emerson | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 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 | Feb 20, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Emerson | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $201 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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 Emerson based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 5,891 students)
Emerson vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Binghamton University?
- Emerson College is 639.6% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.9% higher at Emerson than SUNY at Binghamton ($52,288.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Emerson ($19,535 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 11.6% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,506 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than SUNY at Binghamton (78% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 115.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($24,360 vs. $11,305)
Emerson vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 94 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Emerson (3.73)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Emerson vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $15,300 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $49,200)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $3,965 lower median federal student loan debt than Emerson graduates. ($19,535 vs. $23,500)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Emerson graduates. ($201 vs. $242)
- More Emerson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/