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Overview |
Binghamton University | Brown | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 46% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $155 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Brown based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 11,189 students)
Binghamton University vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Brown?
- Brown University is 786.6% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.6% higher at Brown than SUNY at Binghamton ($62,680.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Brown ($19,535 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 10.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($15,840 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Brown University (62% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 394% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($55,847 vs. $11,305)
Binghamton University vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at Brown University (1457) is 152 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming Brown students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Brown (3.94)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Brown (5.1%)
Binghamton University vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Brown? 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 Brown and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (95% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $23,100 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $64,500)
- Brown University students graduate with a $4,535 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,535)
- Brown graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/