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Overview |
AU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 86% |
Admission |
AU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1160/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $215 |
Diversity |
AU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
AU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 1% | ||
Campus |
AU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 4,184 students)
AU vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or SUNY at Geneseo?
- American University is 650.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.5% higher at AU than SUNY at Geneseo ($53,070.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than AU ($19,557 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 10.9% lower than costs at American University ($14,166 vs. $15,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than American University (86% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 235.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($27,138 vs. $8,089)
AU vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 46 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at AU (3.7)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or SUNY at Geneseo? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SUNY at Geneseo and AU.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than American University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $13,700 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $3,376 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($20,874 vs. $24,250)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($215 vs. $250)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Geneseo students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/