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UB Binghamton University SUNY Cortland University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport SUNY College at Oswego State University of New York at New Paltz SUNY Stony Brook SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY at Fredonia UD Penn State| SUNY at Geneseo | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY at Geneseo | BC | ||
| Location | Geneseo, NY | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | geneseo.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Geneseo | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,310 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,380 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,738 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY at Geneseo | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,479 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 8,563 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1380 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY at Geneseo | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Geneseo | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Geneseo | BC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
SUNY at Geneseo | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 25% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Geneseo | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Geneseo is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 1,436 students)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Geneseo or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 470% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.8% higher at BC than SUNY at Geneseo ($40,300.00 vs. $17,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than BC ($18,698 vs. $19,660)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 7% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($14,370 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than SUNY at Geneseo (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 369.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($36,350 vs. $7,738)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Geneseo or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or SUNY at Geneseo .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Geneseo (1206) is 172 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming SUNY at Geneseo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than SUNY at Geneseo (63.5%)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Geneseo or BC? 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 BC and SUNY at Geneseo.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Bridgewater College (81% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Geneseo earn on average $8,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $43,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $6,126 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($20,874 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC 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/