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Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury UB Bucknell University of Richmond BU| Colgate University | SUNY at Geneseo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colgate | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 86% |
Admission |
Colgate | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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 |
Colgate | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $215 |
Diversity |
Colgate | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Colgate | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Geneseo is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (4,184 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Colgate University is 803.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 276.3% higher at Colgate than SUNY at Geneseo ($63,904.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Colgate ($19,557 vs. $27,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 13.7% lower than costs at Colgate University ($14,166 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than Colgate University (86% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 575.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($54,647 vs. $8,089)
Colgate vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate 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 Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 168 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than SUNY at Geneseo (92% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $24,200 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $51,100)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $4,749 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Geneseo graduates. ($16,125 vs. $20,874)
- Colgate graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Geneseo graduates. ($166 vs. $215)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Geneseo students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/