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Overview |
Binghamton University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 82% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $196 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Binghamton University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 18,312 students)
Binghamton University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or SUNY Stony Brook?
- SUNY at Binghamton and SUNY Stony Brook cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at SUNY Stony Brook than SUNY at Binghamton ($24,990.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Binghamton University ($17,213 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 6.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($16,408 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than SUNY at Binghamton (82% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 2.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($11,584 vs. $11,305)
Binghamton University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 34 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at SUNY Stony Brook (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at SUNY Stony Brook (3.94)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than Stony Brook University (77% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $5,200 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $535 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,535)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($196 vs. $201)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/