The State University of New York at Binghamton is a public research university with campuses in Binghamton, Vestal, and Johnson City, New YorkThe State University of New York at Albany is a public research university with campuses in Albany, Rensselaer, and Guilderland, New York..
| Binghamton University | University at Albany | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5 Out of 10 | 4.6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 73 US News 2024 # 601 Times Higher Education 2024 # 1001 QS World University 2024 | # 133 US News 2024 # 771 QS World University 2024 # 339 US News 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 112 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 601 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 151 for Engineering by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022 # 301 for Medicine by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2022 # 122 for Law by US News 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -50 PG Programs -32 Doctorate Programs -4 | UG Programs -38 PG Programs -38 Doctorate Programs -4 |
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6 % | 57.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1290 TOEFL-80 | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1080 TOEFL-79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 24660 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 23100 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 31349 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 29831 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 27306 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 25300 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 84% of the graduates seeking employment get employed within six months of graduation. The average salary is around $64,385. Top employers include: Amazon, BNY Mellon, Goldman Sachs, IBM, KPMG, JP MorganChase &Co., Deloitte etc | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: MBA: $133,000 Bachelor of Science: $86,000 Masters in Science: $71,000 Bachelor of Arts: $68,000 Master (Other): $61,000 Masters of Arts: $46,000 |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit official test scores Submit English language proficiency Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit entrance exam scores Submit LORs Submit resume Submit English language scores Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 5 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| General Facts | Binghamton University | University at Albany |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1946 | 1844 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 51% Male, 49% Female | 46% Male, 54% Female |
| Location Facts | The main campus in Vestal is spread over 930 acres on a wooded hillside above the Susquehanna River; geographically, the Southern Tier of New York is located on Allegheny Plateau, a physiographic province of the Appalachian Mountains. Binghamton's nearly 15-acre new Health Sciences Campus is located in Johnson City, NY. The University Downtown Center (UDC), located near the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers, opened in 2007 and houses the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA). | The Uptown Campus, the university's main campus, is located mostly in Albany, with a small portion spilling into the McKownville neighborhood in the neighboring town of Guilderland. The other campuses are the downtown campus and the health science campus. |
| Library | The Glenn G. Bartle Library contains collections in the humanities, social sciences, government documents and collections in mathematical and computer sciences. Additionally, Bartle Library houses the Fine Arts Collection and Special Collections.The Science Library contains materials in all science and engineering disciplines, as well as a map collection. The University Downtown Center (UDC) Library and Information Commons supports the departments of social work, human development, public administration, and student affairs administration. | The university contains three full size libraries. The main library is set in the center of the Academic Podium and contains study areas, classrooms and research centers. The second, called the Science Library, is located on the south side of the Campus Center and focuses on strictly scientific literature and media used in much of the university's research. The third library is the Thomas E. Dewey Graduate Library, on the downtown campus. Together, the libraries provide more than two million volumes and rank among the top 100 research libraries in the U.S., according to the Association of Research Libraries. |
| Campus Life | The Student Union houses many student organizations, a food co-op, The Marketplace food court, a number of meeting spaces, many new classrooms, the University Bookstore and a branch of Visions Federal Credit Union. The Events Center is one of the area's largest venue for athletics, concerts, fairs and more. Home court to the Binghamton Bearcats basketball teams, the facility seats about 5,300 people for games. For concerts, Commencement and other larger events, the Events Center can hold up to 8,000 people. In addition to the Events Center, the north end of campus houses the East and West Gyms, which host student recreation and varsity athletics programs. Residence halls at Binghamton are grouped into seven communities. The apartment communities used to house graduate students, but now house undergraduates. Bus transportation on campus and in local neighborhoods with a high density of students is provided by the student-owned and operated Off Campus College Transport (OCCT). OCCT is entirely student run and is free for all students. Student organizations at Binghamton are organized and run through the Student Association at Binghamton University. The Student Association provides a number of services and entertainment for students, including bus transportation and the annual Spring Fling festival. Binghamton University's Intercollegiate Athletics program is an NCAA Division I program. The Intercollegiate Athletics program comprises 21 sports that compete in the America East Conference for all sports except wrestling and golf. | The UAlbany Student Association is a student run, non-profit, corporation which organizes and funds much of the student oriented activities on campus. The SA funds and recognizes 200 student groups, plans concerts, speaking engagements, and comedy shows. The SA impacts students in the classroom as well, through funding of general education courses. Founded in 2009, the University at Albany's Speaker Series (commonly known as Speaker Series) is the university's premiere lecture series. Aimed at engaging the UAlbany community in conversations on important issues, the program was launched by a group of student leaders in the Student Association and is now funded by the Division of Student Affairs, the Student Association, University Auxiliary Services, and the UAlbany Alumni Association. The goal of the Speaker Series is to bring guests to campus in a broad range of areas: politics, global affairs, business, journalism, and popular culture. The University at Albany is currently home to 37 Greek-lettered organizations and six councils.After the 1972 NCAA restructuring, UAlbany competed in Division III athletics until the 1995–96 school year, when it moved to the Division II level as part of a transition to Division I competition. UAlbany now has 19 varsity sports (8 men, 11 women) competing at the Division I level. All athletic programs are run by the university's Department of Athletics and Recreation. |
| Hostel | #On campus - $14577 #Off campus (not with family) - $14577 #Off campus (with family) - $2195 | #On campus - $13464 #Off campus (with family) - $2086 #Off campus (not with family) - $9750 |
| Famous Alumni | Robyn Adele Anderson, founding member and primary vocalist for Postmodern Jukebox | Steven Berkowitz, former Senior Vice President of Microsoft Online Services, and CEO of MOVE Mike Arcuri, former District Attorney for Oneida County, New York; former representative for New York's 24th congressional district |
| City Life | While Binghamton may not be the biggest city, it has a great college atmosphere, and more than just students can attest to that. Binghamton was rated among the top 20 college towns in the U.S. by The American Institute for Economic Research and Business Insider, and was named one of the top 30 small college towns with a great quality of life by Best Choice Schools.Binghamton has a vaiety of unique restaurants and bars, making it a foodie’s dream. Twice a year the restaurants even team up during Restaurant Week to offer fixed price, three-course meals, with proceeds going to charity. Downtown Binghamton is home to several restaurants, shops and academic buildings, making it the perfect place for students to study and relax. The area is also full of venues for students who are 21 and over, including pubs, breweries, dance clubs and hookah lounges. State Street is perfect for those who love the nightlife experience, and it's easily accessible by bus. New businesses are constantly sprouting up and flourishing in Binghamton. START-UP NY and the University’s Small Business Development Center help people start their own companies. The Small Business Development Center has helped clients raise $210 million in private and public funding and has helped create 11,000 jobs. | Located about 150 miles north of New York City on the west bank of the Hudson River, Albany serves as the capital of New York state and a midway point between the Hudson Valley to the south and the Adirondack Mountains to the north. Locally, Albany is known as the Tri-City Area. The region includes the smaller metro areas of Troy and Schenectady, which are historically more industrial. Albany can be a transient region, with the working population shifting every time a new governor takes office. Yet throughout years of administrative changes, Albany has maintained a lively downtown that serves as both a commercial and cultural center. The home ownership rate in Albany is just under 40%, with Albany homes selling for less than the national median sale price. The average income in Albany is also higher than the national average salary. |
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