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Overview |
SUNY at Geneseo | Mason | ||
| Location | Geneseo, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,184 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | geneseo.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Geneseo | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,166 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,557 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,089 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 74% |
Admission |
SUNY at Geneseo | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,069 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 6,795 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Geneseo | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,874 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $204 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Geneseo | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
SUNY at Geneseo | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 17% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Geneseo | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 4,184 students)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Geneseo or Mason?
- George Mason University is 38.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.3% higher at Mason than SUNY at Geneseo ($35,377.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than SUNY at Geneseo ($18,479 vs. $19,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 8% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($13,120 vs. $14,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than George Mason University (86% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 33% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($10,760 vs. $8,089)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Geneseo or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or SUNY at Geneseo .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Geneseo (1206) is 53 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming SUNY at Geneseo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than SUNY at Geneseo (74.9%)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Geneseo or Mason? 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 Mason and SUNY at Geneseo.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than George Mason University (81% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $10,800 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,100)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $1,124 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Geneseo graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,874)
- Mason graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Geneseo graduates. ($204 vs. $215)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/