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BU BC Tufts Babson UB NYU Brandeis University Bentley UMass George Washington RPI Harvard| Northeastern University | SUNY at Geneseo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,159 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #185 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $17,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,770 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,558 | $7,738 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 90% |
Admission |
Northeastern | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 96,631 | 13,479 | ||
| Admitted | 5,459 | 8,563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.6% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $215 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Northeastern | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (31,159 students vs. 3,928 students)
Northeastern vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Northeastern University is 776.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258.2% higher at Northeastern than SUNY at Geneseo ($62,000.00 vs. $17,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Northeastern ($18,698 vs. $34,770)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 22.2% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($15,380 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than Northeastern University (90% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 501.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($46,558 vs. $7,738)
Northeastern vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern 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 Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 229 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Northeastern (5.6%)
Northeastern vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Northeastern University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $18,400 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $7,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($20,874 vs. $27,875)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($215 vs. $288)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/