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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts Babson Colgate UB Brandeis University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame University of Richmond| Boston College | SUNY at Geneseo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #185 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $17,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $7,738 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 90% |
Admission |
BC | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 13,479 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 8,563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1200/1380 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $215 |
Diversity |
BC | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
BC | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 1% | ||
Campus |
BC | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 3,928 students)
BC vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Boston College is 839.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 283.7% higher at BC than SUNY at Geneseo ($66,410.00 vs. $17,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than BC ($18,698 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 20.1% lower than costs at Boston College ($15,380 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than Boston College (90% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 560.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($51,099 vs. $7,738)
BC vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC 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 BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 174 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Incoming BC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than SUNY at Geneseo (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $39,800 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $51,100)
- Boston College students graduate with a $1,874 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Geneseo graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,874)
- BC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Geneseo graduates. ($196 vs. $215)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Geneseo students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/