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Overview |
SUNY at Geneseo | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Geneseo, NY | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 3,750 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | geneseo.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Geneseo | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $32,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,310 | $32,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,380 | $9,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $24,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,738 | $18,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
SUNY at Geneseo | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,479 | 2,265 | ||
| Admitted | 8,563 | 1,636 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1380 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY at Geneseo | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Geneseo | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,874 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $227 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Geneseo | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY at Geneseo | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 82% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Geneseo | Franciscan | ||
| 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 Franciscan based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 3,750 students)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Geneseo or Franciscan?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 353.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($32,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at Franciscan than SUNY at Geneseo ($32,070.00 vs. $17,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Franciscan ($18,698 vs. $24,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 61.2% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($9,540 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than SUNY at Geneseo (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 139.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($18,561 vs. $7,738)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Geneseo or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or SUNY at Geneseo .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Geneseo (1206) is 41 points higher than at Franciscan (1165)
- Incoming SUNY at Geneseo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Franciscan (26)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- Franciscan has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than SUNY at Geneseo (63.5%)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Geneseo or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and SUNY at Geneseo.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Franciscan University of Steubenville (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Geneseo earn on average $11,300 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $39,800)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $1,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Franciscan graduates. ($20,874 vs. $22,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Franciscan graduates. ($215 vs. $227)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/