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Overview |
Oakland | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Oakland | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 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 |
Oakland | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $215 |
Diversity |
Oakland | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Oakland | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 4,184 students)
Oakland vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Oakland University is 104.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($14,476.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Oakland than SUNY at Geneseo ($23,730.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than SUNY at Geneseo ($15,161 vs. $19,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 26.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($11,192 vs. $14,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than SUNY at Geneseo (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakland University students is 20.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($9,755 vs. $8,089)
Oakland vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland 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 Oakland .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Geneseo (1206) is 136 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming SUNY at Geneseo students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than SUNY at Geneseo (74.9%)
Oakland vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland 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 Oakland.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Oakland University (81% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Geneseo earn on average $4,400 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,700)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $4,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($20,874 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/