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Overview |
Binghamton University | UofSC | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $240 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Binghamton University | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | UofSC | ||
| 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
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 18,312 students)
Binghamton University vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 73.8% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at UofSC than SUNY at Binghamton ($33,528.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than UofSC ($19,535 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 48.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($11,780 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than SUNY at Binghamton (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 64.3% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($11,305 vs. $6,880)
Binghamton University vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 85 points higher than at UofSC (1220)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UofSC (28)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Binghamton University is higher than University of South Carolina Columbia (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $12,800 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $51,700)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $3,715 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($19,535 vs. $23,250)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($201 vs. $240)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC 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/