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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| SUNY at Binghamton | Lebanon Valley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | LVC | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Binghamton University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 2,080 students)
Binghamton University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 568.2% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.6% higher at LVC than SUNY at Binghamton ($47,240.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than LVC ($19,535 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 32.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($13,220 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than SUNY at Binghamton (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 211.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($35,245 vs. $11,305)
Binghamton University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Binghamton University .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at LVC (3.79)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or LVC? 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 LVC and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Lebanon Valley College (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $17,000 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $47,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,465 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($19,535 vs. $27,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More LVC 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/