Academic Comparison between UMaine and SUNY at Binghamton

University of Maine and Binghamton University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Both Schools are four-year, public. UMaine is located in Orono, ME and SUNY at Binghamton is located in Vestal, NY.

Comparison at a Glance

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

  • Both schools are four-year, public schools.
  • UMaine has more expensive tuition & fees ($36,756) than SUNY at Binghamton ($30,447).
  • It is harder to admit to SUNY at Binghamton than UMaine.
  • SUNY at Binghamton has more students with 18,816 students while UMaine has 12,029 students.
  • UMaine has a lower number of students per faculty with 15 to 1 while SUNY at Binghamton's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • SUNY at Binghamton has more full-time faculties with 849 faculties while UMaine has 528 full-time faculties.
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Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

University of Mainevs.Binghamton University
Orono, MaineLocationVestal, New York
Four-year, PublicSchool Typefour-year, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$13,326
Out-Of-State$36,756
2025 Tuition & Fees
In-State$10,567
Out-Of-State$30,447
78%% Receiving Financial Aid57%
$11,894Average Amount of Financial Aid$10,741
96.64 %Acceptance Rates38.61 %
15.42 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)15.87 %
-SAT Score1,410
-ACT Score32
55 %Graduation Rate82 %
-Transfer-out Rate14 %
83 %Retention Rate89 %
12,029Student Population18,816
528Number of Faculties849
15 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare
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