Stony Brook Vs. Binghamton

thed00d
Fri, 29 Aug 2014 04:21:36 +0000

Hi queenmikasa,

Unfortunately, I think you may have to consider the relative weight of your desires here. To answer your first question, Stony Brook is significantly stronger in the sciences. In STEM fields, Stony Brooks’ programs rank between ~20 and ~50, while Binghamton’s rank between ~80 and ~160. Binghamton is not bad by any stretch, but Stony Brook is substantially stronger in the STEM fields. On the other hand, Stony Brook seems to have somewhat of a rep around these boards for the “weekend ghost town” feel. I can neither verify nor refute that reputation. I do know that Stony Brook has been making an active effort to increase social engagement on campus. It is definitely becoming less of a commuter school than it has been in the past, but I can’t say how it compares to Binghamton. Good luck with your decision; they’re both good schools and I’m sure you’ll end up enjoying whichever you choose!