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SUNY Stony Brook Virginia Tech UD Rutgers UConn Pitt UMass UB University at Albany- SUNY NC State Michigan State Maryland| SUNY at Binghamton | Penn State Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 44% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $277 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 18,312 students)
Binghamton University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 159.8% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Penn State than SUNY at Binghamton ($35,946.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Penn State ($19,535 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 37.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($12,744 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Penn State Main Campus (62% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 12.3% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($11,305 vs. $10,066)
Binghamton University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 103 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State (27)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Penn 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 Penn State and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (87% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $9,200 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $55,300)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,283 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($19,535 vs. $26,818)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($201 vs. $277)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/