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Overview |
UCI | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 35,937 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uci.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCI | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,699 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,033 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,411 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 62% |
Admission |
UCI | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 119,191 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 25,212 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.2% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1340/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UCI | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCI | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $201 |
Diversity |
UCI | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UCI | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UCI | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Irvine is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (35,937 students vs. 18,312 students)
UCI vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCI or Binghamton University?
- University of California Irvine is 63.6% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at UCI than SUNY at Binghamton ($41,636.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Irvine than Binghamton University ($14,033 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 1.1% lower than costs at University of California Irvine ($17,506 vs. $17,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Irvine than SUNY at Binghamton (80% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Irvine students is 54% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($17,411 vs. $11,305)
UCI vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCI or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or UCI .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 130 points higher than at UCI (1175)
- Incoming Binghamton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UCI (27)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UCI (3.75)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than UCI (21.2%)
UCI vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCI or Binghamton University? 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 Binghamton University and UCI.
- The graduation rate at UCI is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $2,700 more per year than UCI graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $61,800)
- University of California Irvine students graduate with a $2,535 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($17,000 vs. $19,535)
- UCI graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($175 vs. $201)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCI 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/