<p>new paltz and binghamton are very different so visiting both is important.</p>
<p>theater at binghamton is very good – and in addition to the university wide theater, some of the residential colleges put on productions during the year. i am not personally involved, but i have heard good things about both the theater programs and the music programs.</p>
<p>here is info on the anderson center on campus – [Binghamton</a> University - Anderson Center: About the Anderson Center<a href=“outside%20performers%20come%20there%20as%20well%20as%20campus%20performances”>/url</a>. here is a listing of campus performance groups (ie student organizations, not formal theater program) [url=<a href=“Login”>Login]PAWS</a> - Powered by CollegiateLink](<a href=“http://www2.binghamton.edu/anderson-center/about-the-anderson-center.html]Binghamton”>http://www2.binghamton.edu/anderson-center/about-the-anderson-center.html)</p>
<p>in terms of diversity, it depends on what type of diversity you mean. there are a LOT of students from the NYC metro area at binghamton. but other than that, i think its pretty diverse. if you look at the link i gave you above with the list of performance groups, you can change the catergory at the top to look at cultural or religious groups – that may give you an idea of the diversity of groups on campus (you can’t tell from this listing how “active” any of these groups may be.)</p>
<p>binghamton is a university center – and even though it is the smallest of the 4 university centers in SUNY, it is still a lot bigger than new paltz and will have a different feel. no one would accuse binghamton of being a major northeast city – or even being that near to one. each offers excellent opportunities. only you can tell which is a better fit.</p>