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Overview |
ECSU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #185 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $17,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $7,738 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
ECSU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 13,479 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 8,563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 |
ECSU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $215 |
Diversity |
ECSU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
ECSU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 1% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 3,928 students)
ECSU vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or SUNY at Geneseo?
- SUNY at Geneseo is 6.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.2% higher at SUNY at Geneseo than Eastern Connecticut State University ($17,310.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than ECSU ($18,698 vs. $21,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 12.2% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($15,380 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than SUNY at Geneseo (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 27.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($9,865 vs. $7,738)
ECSU vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than SUNY at Geneseo (63.5%)
ECSU vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (81% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Geneseo earn on average $4,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,400)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $2,126 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($20,874 vs. $23,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($215 vs. $237)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/