College comparison

Binghamton vs Purdue

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Binghamton Vestal, NY	Purdue West Lafayette, IN
Acceptance rateBinghamton University is more selective	39%	50%
SAT (25–75)	1340–1500	1200–1480
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	14,655	44,503
Avg net price	$21,620	$14,600
Median earnings (10 yr)Binghamton reports higher median earnings	$80,596	$72,424
Graduation rate	82%	83%
Median debt	$18,500	$19,500
Economic mobility	5.1%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Binghamton University or Purdue University-Main Campus harder to get into?

Binghamton University is more selective: Binghamton University's acceptance rate is approximately 39% and Purdue University-Main Campus's is approximately 50% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Binghamton University vs Purdue University-Main Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1340–1500 at Binghamton University and 1200–1480 at Purdue University-Main Campus. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.