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Overview |
SUNY at Geneseo | ONU | ||
| Location | Geneseo, NY | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 3,042 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | geneseo.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Geneseo | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,310 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,380 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $26,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,738 | $26,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
SUNY at Geneseo | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,479 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 8,563 | 3,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1380 | 1173/1376 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY at Geneseo | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Geneseo | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Geneseo | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
SUNY at Geneseo | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 16% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Geneseo | ONU | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Geneseo is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 3,042 students)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Geneseo or ONU?
- Ohio Northern University is 416.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.9% higher at ONU than SUNY at Geneseo ($36,500.00 vs. $17,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than ONU ($18,698 vs. $26,396)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 16.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($13,200 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Northern University than SUNY at Geneseo (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 237.6% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($26,120 vs. $7,738)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Geneseo or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or SUNY at Geneseo .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Geneseo (1206) is 48 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming SUNY at Geneseo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than SUNY at Geneseo (63.5%)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Geneseo or ONU? 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 ONU and SUNY at Geneseo.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Ohio Northern University (81% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $20,100 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $6,126 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($20,874 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Geneseo students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/