<p>How is research output at Binghamton? To me, that is going to be the key for it to rise.</p>
<p>Syracuse has cracked the top 50 despite not being any better than Binghamton at all.</p>
<p>Research output is about $37 million per year. They are building a new Innovative Technologies complex that will eventually comprise 6 buildings entirely focused on science, technology, and research. Research should improve in the coming years. Im sure with support it could reach about $50-100 million within the next 10 years. </p>
<p>However, Syracuse has a better sports program, more pride, more involvement in fraternities and sororities, and a better location. It seems as though Syracuse is more or less what Binghamton wants to become, but isn't.</p>
<p>"However, Syracuse has a better sports program, more pride, more involvement in fraternities and sororities, and a better location. It seems as though Syracuse is more or less what Binghamton wants to become, but isn't."</p>
<p>This is sooo true.</p>
<p>Syracuse is not a better school than Binghamton. In fact, Syracuse is much easier to get into that Binghamton. However, Binghamton lacks money, sports teams, and research endowment, as previously stated. The faculty at Binghamton is awesome, and it is dynamic learning community full with intellectuals. I just can't see it dropping much lower in the rankings. There are too many negative factors people associate with the school.</p>
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<p>I meant in terms of published works. Can you explain how research output is measured in dollar$?</p>
<p>Research output is typically measured in expenditures, or the amount of money they spend on researching and development of a particular area. It is measured in dollars through the amount of money that they spend. </p>
<p>I think concerning public works that they do a decent job. There are quite a few professors at Binghamton with many different publications in national journals and magazines. I don't know how much exposure that brings the school however.</p>
<p>well, after the stabbing that just happened, i cant picture bing even climbing the rankings. it has somewhat lost its rep as a "safe school" and i doubt too many students will apply if they hear this news</p>
<p>the stabbing involved a nail clipper. still not a great situation, but at least lets have the facts, not just a sensationalized comment.</p>
<p>Wow. My D is a HS student who is thinking about majoring in English/Creative Writing. I had read in a number of guides that Binghamton has a strong English department and that it's a popular major there. (There doesn't seem to be many state universities that have strong English programs.) D was going to request info from Bing, but after reading this entire thread, I have some profound concerns about this school.</p>
<p>momonthehill,</p>
<p>I would recommend you take this thread with a grain of salt. As an alum of Binghamton (with a degree in English and Theater), I can honestly tell you that the education and personal experience I had at Binghamton was first-rate. I currently work in the college world and have worked at a number of "name" schools and have to say that I would put Binghamton up against any school in the country. My wife also attended Binghamton and easily gained admission to medical school and is now a practicing physician on the faculty of a well known medical school. When you combine facilities, curriculum, opportunities and cost, I would go to Bing again in a heartbeat, and I hope my son will someday go there as well.</p>
<p>The focus of this thread concerns me. US News is recognized by the majority of people in the college world (who see the issues first hand) as being a poor evaluator of collegiate quality. The weight given to US News by the media and the public is an example of marketing at its finest. This isn't to say the US News isn't a useful tool, but it should not be seen as a be-all-end-all repository of information. I would recommend that your family visits the campus and sees first hand what Binghamton is REALLY like. If your son knows someone attending Bing, the best thing to do is have him spend a weekend, including a Friday or Monday so he can attend classes. This can be done without a formal appointment. I think you will both be pleasantly surprised by what you find.</p>
<p>In the end, the college search process should be about FIT, not the sticker on the car or an arbitrary understanding of what are the BEST schools. There really are no BEST schools. Even Harvard is not the right place for all the brightest minds in the country. Your son will be most successful over the course of his life going somewhere where he will be happy and receive a strong education, regardless of the opinions of US News and the like.</p>
<p>I would be happy to answer any additional questions you might have. Just post them here. I generally check in every few days.</p>
<p>momonthehill,</p>
<p>Oops, sorry, daughter. New parent, son on the mind!</p>
<p>Bingalum,</p>
<p>No problem on the gender mixup....esp. from a new parent! ;)</p>
<p>I really appreciate you sharing your take on Binghamton, as well as a pm that I received from another Bing alum. I will keep all of these viewpoints in mind. My D is currently a sophomore, so we've got slightly less than a year to go before we begin her college visits, but we won't rule out Binghamton. Thanks again.</p>