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Fairfield University UB Holy Cross Binghamton University Fordham Bentley BC URI UConn Syracuse SUNY Cortland Villanova| SUNY at Geneseo | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY at Geneseo | Providence | ||
| Location | Geneseo, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,184 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | geneseo.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Geneseo | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,166 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,557 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,089 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 81% |
Admission |
SUNY at Geneseo | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,069 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 6,795 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY at Geneseo | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Geneseo | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Geneseo | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
SUNY at Geneseo | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 90% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Geneseo | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 4,184 students)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Geneseo or Providence?
- Providence College is 705.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235.6% higher at Providence than SUNY at Geneseo ($56,980.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Providence ($19,557 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 16.8% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,166 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than Providence College (86% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 282.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($30,971 vs. $8,089)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Geneseo or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or SUNY at Geneseo .
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Providence (3.47)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Providence (52.8%)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Geneseo or Providence? 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 Providence and SUNY at Geneseo.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than SUNY at Geneseo (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $16,900 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $6,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($20,874 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Geneseo 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/