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UB Binghamton University SUNY Cortland University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport SUNY College at Oswego Drew University Monmouth University State University of New York at New Paltz SUNY Stony Brook FDU SUNY College at Oneonta| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | SUNY at Geneseo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
FDU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FDU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $215 |
Diversity |
FDU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
FDU | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 1% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Geneseo is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (4,184 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 370.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.9% higher at FDU than SUNY at Geneseo ($33,264.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than FDU ($19,557 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 10% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($14,166 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than SUNY at Geneseo (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 251.5% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($28,436 vs. $8,089)
FDU vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU 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 FDU .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Geneseo (1206) is 172 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming SUNY at Geneseo students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than SUNY at Geneseo (74.9%)
FDU vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (81% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $1,800 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $5,126 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($20,874 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($215 vs. $268)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/