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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn JMU University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Mason Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt| SUNY at Binghamton | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | CNU | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 66% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Binghamton University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 4,559 students)
Binghamton University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 32.6% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Binghamton University than Christopher Newport University ($24,910.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than CNU ($19,535 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 46% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($11,990 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than SUNY at Binghamton (66% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 40.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($11,305 vs. $8,022)
Binghamton University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 150 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or CNU? 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 CNU and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Christopher Newport University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $17,400 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $47,100)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $5,465 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($19,535 vs. $25,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/