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SUNY Stony Brook UCSD UB UCI UCSC UConn Cal Poly University at Albany- SUNY UC Davis UCLA Maryland Rutgers| University of California Santa Barbara | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCSB | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,420 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsb.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSB | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,883 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,874 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,389 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 62% |
Admission |
UCSB | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 110,995 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 28,688 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.8% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1460 | 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 |
UCSB | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSB | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,451 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $201 |
Diversity |
UCSB | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UCSB | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UCSB | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Santa Barbara is larger than than Binghamton University based on total student enrollment (26,420 students vs. 18,312 students)
UCSB vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSB or Binghamton University?
- University of California Santa Barbara 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 UCSB 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 Santa Barbara than Binghamton University ($16,874 vs. $19,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of California Santa Barbara are 3.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($16,883 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than University of California Santa Barbara (62% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Santa Barbara students is 80.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($20,389 vs. $11,305)
UCSB vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSB or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or UCSB .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Binghamton (1305) is 57 points higher than at UCSB (1248)
- Incoming UCSB students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UCSB (3.82)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than UCSB (25.8%)
UCSB vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSB 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 UCSB.
- The graduation rate at UCSB is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $5,500 more per year than UCSB graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $59,000)
- University of California Santa Barbara students graduate with a $3,084 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($16,451 vs. $19,535)
- UCSB graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($170 vs. $201)
- More Binghamton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCSB students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/