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SUNY Stony Brook UB UConn University at Albany- SUNY Maryland Rutgers Syracuse RPI UMass Pitt Fordham Florida| Wheaton College | SUNY at Binghamton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wheaton College | Binghamton University | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Vestal, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 18,312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | binghamton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Binghamton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $17,506 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $19,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $11,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 62% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 41,642 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 17,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Binghamton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Binghamton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $64,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,535 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Binghamton University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (18,312 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Binghamton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Binghamton University?
- Wheaton College is 745.1% more expensive to attend than Binghamton University for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.9% higher at Wheaton College than SUNY at Binghamton ($59,750.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Binghamton than Wheaton College ($19,535 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 18.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Binghamton ($14,800 vs. $17,506)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than SUNY at Binghamton (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 268.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Binghamton ($41,665 vs. $11,305)
Wheaton College vs. Binghamton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Binghamton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Binghamton University or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Binghamton University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Binghamton University (41.7%)
Wheaton College vs. Binghamton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is the same as at SUNY at Binghamton (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Binghamton earn on average $10,800 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($64,500 vs. $53,700)
- SUNY at Binghamton students graduate with a $6,465 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($19,535 vs. $26,000)
- Binghamton University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College 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/