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Binghamton University vs CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Binghamton University CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 39% 48%
SAT range (mid 50%) 1,340-1,500 1,100-1,400
ACT range (mid 50%) 30-32 n/a
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $21,620 $3,033
Sticker cost of attendance $30,345 $14,170
Graduation rate 82% 72%
Retention rate 89% 89%
Undergraduates 14,655 16,154
Student-faculty ratio 18:1 19:1
Setting Vestal, NY New York, NY
Type Public Public
Application fee $50 n/a
Test policy Test-optional n/a

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Common questions

Is Binghamton University or CUNY Bernard M Baruch College harder to get into?

Binghamton University is more selective, with a 39% acceptance rate versus 48% at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Binghamton University or CUNY Bernard M Baruch College?

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College has the lower average net price ($3,033 versus $21,620). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.