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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| SUNY at Binghamton | Penn State Harrisburg | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 63% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 4,572 students)
Binghamton University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg is 117.7% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Penn State Harrisburg than SUNY at Binghamton ($25,854.00 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 Harrisburg ($19,535 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 16.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($14,978 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Harrisburg than SUNY at Binghamton (63% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 27.3% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($11,305 vs. $8,882)
Binghamton University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 262 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $9,200 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($19,535 vs. $26,818)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($201 vs. $277)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg 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/