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UB Binghamton University SUNY Cortland University at Albany- SUNY SUNY Brockport SUNY College at Oswego State University of New York at New Paltz SUNY Stony Brook SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY at Fredonia UD Wesley College| SUNY at Geneseo | Ohio Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY at Geneseo | OWU | ||
| Location | Geneseo, NY | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,184 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | geneseo.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Geneseo | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,166 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,557 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,089 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY at Geneseo | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,069 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 6,795 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY at Geneseo | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Geneseo | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Geneseo | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
SUNY at Geneseo | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 27% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Geneseo | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (4,184 students vs. 1,410 students)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Geneseo or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 596.8% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.1% higher at OWU than SUNY at Geneseo ($49,262.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than OWU ($19,557 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 3.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($13,745 vs. $14,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than SUNY at Geneseo (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 354.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($36,757 vs. $8,089)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Geneseo or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or SUNY at Geneseo .
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at OWU (3.54)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than OWU (52.2%)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Geneseo or OWU? 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 OWU and SUNY at Geneseo.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Geneseo earn on average $1,500 more per year than OWU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $49,600)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $6,126 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($20,874 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/