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NYU UB Villanova Baruch Syracuse Lafayette College Binghamton University Bentley George Washington BC Providence Holy Cross| Fordham University | SUNY at Geneseo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fordham | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 86% |
Admission |
Fordham | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $215 |
Diversity |
Fordham | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Fordham | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | 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
- Fordham University is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 4,184 students)
Fordham vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Fordham University is 705.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($56,920.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.2% higher at Fordham than SUNY at Geneseo ($56,920.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Fordham ($19,557 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 48.7% lower than costs at Fordham University ($14,166 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than SUNY at Geneseo (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 309.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($33,129 vs. $8,089)
Fordham vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham 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 Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Fordham University (1273) is 67 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Incoming Fordham students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Fordham (54.1%)
Fordham vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham 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 Fordham.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Fordham University (81% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $13,100 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $5,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($20,874 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($215 vs. $268)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/