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Vestal, NY · Cortland, NY
| Binghamton University | State University of New York at Cortland | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $21,620/yr | $22,345/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,171/yr | $12,550/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,500 | $21,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,281/yr | $16,453/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $20,347/yr | $20,102/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,533/yr | $21,636/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,475/yr | $25,853/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $196/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $18,809/yr | $15,560/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $18,809/yr | $15,600/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,000/yr | $3,050/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $30,345/yr | $28,108/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,567/yr | $8,874/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $30,447/yr | $18,784/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 28% | 27% |
| Students taking federal loans | 39% | 61% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 39% | 60% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1340–1500 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1415 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 30–32 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 30–35 · Math 27–32 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 49,513 | 15,867 |
| Students accepted | 18,683 | 8,046 |
| Students who enrolled | 3,095 | 1,217 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 47% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 9% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 82% | 68% |
| Freshmen who come back | 89% | 81% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $80,596/yr | $60,236/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $53,396–$113,934 | $43,982–$82,293 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 82% | 71% |
| White students graduating | 86% | 71% |
| Black students graduating | 73% | 53% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 80% | 60% |
| Asian students graduating | 78% | 60% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $61,621/yr | $46,535/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 84% | 80% |
| Graduate on time | 74% | 56% |
| Pell students who graduate | 75% | 63% |
| First-gen students who finish | 71% | 63% |
| Low-income students who finish | 68% | 62% |
| Students who transfer out | 14% | 25% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $73,402/yr | $56,579/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% · Social Sciences 13% | Education 35% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 9% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 21% of degrees | Education — 35% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Social Sciences — 13% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Engineering — 10% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $114,445/yr | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services — $59,909/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 38% | 6.3% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 14,655 | 5,901 |
| Students per professor | 18 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,147 | 1,027 |
| Average professor pay | $11,086/mo | $7,557/mo |
| Full-time professors | 79% | 58% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $61,401 | $72,219 |
| Setting | Suburb (midsize) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Vestal, NY | Cortland, NY |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1946 | 1868 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4% | 1% |
| Men | 48% | 47% |
| Women | 52% | 53% |
| White students | 51% | 76% |
| Black students | 4.8% | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 14% | 12% |
| Asian students | 19% | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Other / not reported | 3% | 3.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 25% | 27% |
| Part-time students | 2.3% | 2% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,520/yr | $11,144/yr |
| Endowment | $221.0M | $60.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 7,586 | 3,110 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $12,070/yr | $8,710/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,688/yr | $7,000/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 25 |
| Student athletes | 437 | 597 |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.3M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $23.9M | $6.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $27.0M | $7.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $223,403 | $104,293 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.