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Overview |
Binghamton University | Pitt | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 85% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $278 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 18,312 students)
Binghamton University vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 179.5% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at Pitt than SUNY at Binghamton ($36,000.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Pitt ($19,535 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 41.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($12,360 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than SUNY at Binghamton (85% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 3.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($11,305 vs. $10,919)
Binghamton University vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 33 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $6,500 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $58,000)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $7,374 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($19,535 vs. $26,909)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($201 vs. $278)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/