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Overview |
Binghamton University | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Elizabethtown College | ||
| 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 2,021 students)
Binghamton University vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Elizabethtown College?
- Elizabethtown College is 395.3% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Elizabethtown College than SUNY at Binghamton ($35,020.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Elizabethtown College ($19,535 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 38.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($12,642 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 89.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($21,405 vs. $11,305)
Binghamton University vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 180 points higher than at Elizabethtown College (1125)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Elizabethtown College (26)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Elizabethtown College (3.66)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Elizabethtown College? 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 Elizabethtown College and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $12,700 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $51,800)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/