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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Barnard Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Vassar Pitt| Wellesley College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wellesley | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 62% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 8, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $201 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Wellesley | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | Binghamton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Binghamton is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Binghamton University?
- Wellesley College is 771.1% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.2% higher at Wellesley than SUNY at Binghamton ($61,584.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Wellesley ($19,535 vs. $21,362)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Binghamton are 9% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($17,506 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Binghamton than Wellesley College (62% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 442.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($61,328 vs. $11,305)
Wellesley vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Wellesley College (1369) is 64 points higher than at Binghamton University (1305)
- Incoming Wellesley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Binghamton University (29)
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Wellesley (3.86)
- Binghamton University has a higher acceptance rate (41.7%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than SUNY at Binghamton (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Binghamton University graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $64,500)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $10,635 lower median federal student loan debt than Binghamton University graduates. ($8,900 vs. $19,535)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Binghamton University graduates. ($92 vs. $201)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Binghamton University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/