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Iowa SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Michigan State Syracuse Purdue Nebraska UIC| Iowa State University | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 62% |
Admission |
ISU | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 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 |
Academics |
ISU | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $201 |
Diversity |
ISU | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 18,312 students)
ISU vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Binghamton University?
- Iowa State University is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($8,678.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at ISU than SUNY at Binghamton ($25,162.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Binghamton University ($15,310 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 87.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($9,358 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa State University than SUNY at Binghamton (80% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 2.4% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($11,305 vs. $11,043)
ISU vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 163 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at ISU (3.7)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
ISU vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Iowa State University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $10,800 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $53,700)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $4,333 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($19,535 vs. $23,868)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($201 vs. $246)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/