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Overview |
Binghamton University | Clemson | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 28,466 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #133 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $14,118 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $38,062 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $24,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $10,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 79% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 52,819 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 22,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 43% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Clemson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Clemson University is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (28,466 students vs. 18,312 students)
Binghamton University vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Clemson?
- Clemson University is 99.7% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($14,118.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at Clemson than SUNY at Binghamton ($38,062.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Clemson ($19,535 vs. $24,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 41.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($12,350 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clemson University than SUNY at Binghamton (79% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 8.4% larger than aid received Clemson University ($11,305 vs. $10,430)
Binghamton University vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 30 points higher than at Clemson (1275)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Clemson (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Clemson (3.75)
- Clemson has a higher acceptance rate (43%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Clemson? 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 Clemson and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $7,400 more per year than Clemson graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $57,100)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $1,965 lower median federal student loan debt than Clemson graduates. ($19,535 vs. $21,500)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Clemson graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Clemson 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/