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Overview |
SUNY at Geneseo | F&M | ||
| Location | Geneseo, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | geneseo.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Geneseo | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,310 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,380 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,738 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 68% |
Admission |
SUNY at Geneseo | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,479 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 8,563 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1380 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY at Geneseo | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Geneseo | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,874 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $227 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Geneseo | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
SUNY at Geneseo | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 59% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Geneseo | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 1,911 students)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Geneseo or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 864.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.9% higher at F&M than SUNY at Geneseo ($68,180.00 vs. $17,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than F&M ($18,698 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 1.2% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($15,380 vs. $15,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than Franklin and Marshall College (90% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 491.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($45,764 vs. $7,738)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Geneseo or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or SUNY at Geneseo .
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than F&M (31.8%)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Geneseo or F&M? 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 F&M and SUNY at Geneseo.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than SUNY at Geneseo (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $10,800 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $1,126 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($20,874 vs. $22,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($215 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Geneseo students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/