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Overview |
Rutgers | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 86% |
Admission |
Rutgers | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rutgers | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $215 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Rutgers | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 4,184 students)
Rutgers vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 82.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at Rutgers than SUNY at Geneseo ($30,600.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than SUNY at Geneseo ($17,535 vs. $19,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 1.8% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($13,909 vs. $14,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than Rutgers University New Brunswick (86% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 58.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($12,785 vs. $8,089)
Rutgers vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers 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 Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 19 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
Rutgers vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $15,100 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $1,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($20,874 vs. $22,215)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($215 vs. $229)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers 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/