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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 Penn State| SUNY at Geneseo | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY at Geneseo | PHC | ||
| Location | Geneseo, NY | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,184 | 409 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | geneseo.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Geneseo | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,166 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,557 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,089 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
SUNY at Geneseo | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,069 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 6,795 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY at Geneseo | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Geneseo | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,874 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | N/A |
Diversity |
SUNY at Geneseo | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SUNY at Geneseo | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 83% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Geneseo | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Geneseo is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (4,184 students vs. 409 students)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Geneseo or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 301.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at PHC than SUNY at Geneseo ($28,400.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than PHC ($19,557 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 28.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($11,020 vs. $14,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than SUNY at Geneseo (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 67.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($13,531 vs. $8,089)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Geneseo or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or SUNY at Geneseo .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than SUNY at Geneseo (74.9%)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Geneseo or PHC? 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 PHC and SUNY at Geneseo.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/