Based on CDS data, which anyone can google, Binghamton has about 2,000 fewer undergrads than SBU. Bing had more applicants for a smaller class size. The acceptance rate at Bing is lower. Binghamton admitted far fewer students from its waitlist than SBU. Binghamton’s freshman retention rate is 92%, notably higher than SBU’s, which has declined over the last couple of years.
Make of that what you will.
So as not to detract further from the purpose of this thread, I will start a new one so that this conversation, should anyone wish to participate, can continue. Comparing Binghamton to other SUNY’s