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Overview |
Binghamton University | JMU | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 33% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $216 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Binghamton University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 18,312 students)
Binghamton University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or JMU?
- James Madison University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($7,684.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Binghamton University than James Madison University ($24,910.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Binghamton University ($18,274 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 45.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($12,040 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than James Madison University (62% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 12.1% larger than aid received James Madison University ($11,305 vs. $10,081)
Binghamton University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 171 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or JMU? 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 JMU and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $4,200 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $60,300)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $1,364 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($19,535 vs. $20,899)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($201 vs. $216)
- More JMU 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/