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Overview |
SUNY at Geneseo | Drexel | ||
| Location | Geneseo, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,184 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | geneseo.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Geneseo | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,166 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,557 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,089 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY at Geneseo | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,069 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 6,795 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY at Geneseo | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Geneseo | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,874 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $271 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Geneseo | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY at Geneseo | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 47% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Geneseo | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 4,184 students)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Geneseo or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 700.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.3% higher at Drexel than SUNY at Geneseo ($56,595.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Drexel ($19,557 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 19.9% lower than costs at Drexel University ($14,166 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than SUNY at Geneseo (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 318.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($33,861 vs. $8,089)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Geneseo or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or SUNY at Geneseo .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 8 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than SUNY at Geneseo (74.9%)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Geneseo or Drexel? 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 Drexel and SUNY at Geneseo.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Drexel University (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $26,300 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $5,369 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($20,874 vs. $26,243)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($215 vs. $271)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel 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/