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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| St Lawrence University | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St Lawrence University | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Canton, NY | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,175 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #159 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stlawu.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
St Lawrence University | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,995 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,283 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,093 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 62% |
Admission |
St Lawrence University | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,172 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 3,284 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
St Lawrence University | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St Lawrence University | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
St Lawrence University | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
St Lawrence University | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 10% | ||
Campus |
St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 2,175 students)
St Lawrence University vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St Lawrence University or Binghamton University?
- St Lawrence University is 771.3% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.3% higher at St Lawrence University than SUNY at Binghamton ($61,600.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than St Lawrence University ($19,535 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Lawrence University are 9.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($15,995 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than SUNY at Binghamton (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 290% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($44,093 vs. $11,305)
St Lawrence University vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St Lawrence University or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or St Lawrence University .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- St Lawrence University has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
St Lawrence University vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence University.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $11,400 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $53,100)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,465 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/