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SUNY Brockport SUNY College at Oswego SUNY at Geneseo SUNY-Potsdam JMU UB University of Lynchburg Buffalo State College Roanoke College SUNY Cortland VCU Marymount University| SUNY at Fredonia | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY at Fredonia | SU | ||
| Location | Fredonia, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,491 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fredonia.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Fredonia | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,180 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,795 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,794 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY at Fredonia | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,597 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,888 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY at Fredonia | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Fredonia | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Fredonia | SU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
SUNY at Fredonia | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Fredonia | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,491 students)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Fredonia or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 377.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Fredonia for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99% higher at SU than SUNY at Fredonia ($33,790.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than SU ($15,795 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 26.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($11,230 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than SUNY at Fredonia (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 117.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Fredonia ($23,467 vs. $10,794)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Fredonia or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or SUNY at Fredonia .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 45 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- SUNY at Fredonia has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than SU (80.4%)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Fredonia or SU? 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 SU and SUNY at Fredonia.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Shenandoah University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $6,000 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $42,300)
- Shenandoah University and SUNY at Fredonia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shenandoah University and SUNY at Fredonia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/