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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Smith College Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham| Mount Holyoke College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MHC | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,392 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,280 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,280 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,180 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,765 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,304 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 62% |
Admission |
MHC | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,894 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 1,946 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.8% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1540 | 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 |
MHC | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $201 |
Diversity |
MHC | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MHC | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MHC | 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 MHC based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 2,392 students)
MHC vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Binghamton University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 724.3% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($58,280.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134% higher at MHC than SUNY at Binghamton ($58,280.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than MHC ($19,535 vs. $35,765)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Holyoke College are 1.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($17,180 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Holyoke College than SUNY at Binghamton (80% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 247.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($39,304 vs. $11,305)
MHC vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or MHC .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at MHC (3.87)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than MHC (39.8%)
MHC vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC 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 MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $14,500 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $50,000)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $1,671 lower median federal student loan debt than MHC graduates. ($19,535 vs. $21,206)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than MHC graduates. ($201 vs. $219)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/