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Overview |
Binghamton University | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Vestal, NY | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,312 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | binghamton.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Binghamton University | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,506 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,535 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,305 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 47% |
Admission |
Binghamton University | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,642 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 17,384 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1510 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Binghamton University | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,500 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,535 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $230 |
Diversity |
Binghamton University | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Binghamton University | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Binghamton University | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 18,312 students)
Binghamton University vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Binghamton University or Wisconsin?
- University of Wisconsin Madison is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($9,273.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at Wisconsin than SUNY at Binghamton ($37,904.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Binghamton University ($13,376 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 35.8% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($12,894 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than University of Wisconsin Madison (62% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Binghamton students is 1.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,305 vs. $11,171)
Binghamton University vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Binghamton University or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Binghamton University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 5 points higher than at Wisconsin (1300)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Wisconsin (3.88)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Binghamton University vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Binghamton University or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Binghamton University.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $300 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $64,500)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $2,715 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($19,535 vs. $22,250)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($201 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/