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Overview |
Brandeis University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,302 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #102 | #185 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,348 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,348 | $17,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,096 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,668 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,489 | $7,738 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 90% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,282 | 13,479 | ||
| Admitted | 3,984 | 8,563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.3% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1530 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Brandeis University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brandeis University is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (5,302 students vs. 3,928 students)
Brandeis University vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Brandeis University is 810.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($64,348.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 271.7% higher at Brandeis University than SUNY at Geneseo ($64,348.00 vs. $17,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Brandeis University ($18,698 vs. $44,668)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 24.2% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($15,380 vs. $19,096)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than Brandeis University (90% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 384.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($37,489 vs. $7,738)
Brandeis University vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 154 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Brandeis University (35.3%)
Brandeis University vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than SUNY at Geneseo (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $15,600 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $6,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($20,874 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Geneseo students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/