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Overview |
Binghamton University | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,456 | 60,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #123 | #139 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $11,826 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,160 | $37,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,294 | $14,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,860 | $19,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,832 | $11,791 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 64% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 49,513 | 70,028 | ||
| Admitted | 18,683 | 35,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.7% | 50.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1490 | 1330/1480 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 18,456 students)
Binghamton University vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Ohio State?
- Ohio State University is 67.3% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($11,826.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Ohio State than SUNY at Binghamton ($37,332.00 vs. $26,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Ohio State ($18,860 vs. $19,575)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 28.2% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($14,272 vs. $18,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than SUNY at Binghamton (64% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 8.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($11,791 vs. $10,832)
Binghamton University vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 10 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (50.8%) than Binghamton University (37.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $13,900 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $50,600)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $1,965 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($19,535 vs. $21,500)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/