Not sure why you are resurrecting such an old thread. In contrast to Binghamton, where the OOS student’s credentials are weaker than the in state students, the credentials of the OOS students at flag ship schools tend to be considerably higher than those of the in state students. So general SATs are not that relevant. I’d be surprised to find many people who have spent an appreciable amount of time at the well known Flagship schools who find the SUNYS better. Not saying that the in state students at the flagships have higher SAT scores. But given a choice, I’d choose Michigan, Wisconsin, and about 50 others over Binghamton or any SUNY. Many people would choose a SUNY. It is a matter of fit and other factors.