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SUNY Stony Brook Seattle U UB UCSD UWB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Wisconsin Maryland Rutgers UT Austin UCSB| SUNY at Binghamton | University of Washington Seattle Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Binghamton University | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 44% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Nov 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Binghamton University | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $155 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Binghamton University | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 18,312 students)
Binghamton University vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 58.3% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at UW-Seattle than SUNY at Binghamton ($39,687.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Binghamton University ($10,603 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Seattle Campus are 8.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($16,068 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than University of Washington Seattle Campus (62% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 30.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($14,731 vs. $11,305)
Binghamton University vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 47 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at UW-Seattle (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UW-Seattle (3.82)
- UW-Seattle has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $1,300 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $64,500)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $4,535 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,535)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/