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Overview |
SUNY at Geneseo | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Geneseo, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,184 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | geneseo.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Geneseo | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,166 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,557 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,089 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 77% |
Admission |
SUNY at Geneseo | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,069 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 6,795 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY at Geneseo | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Geneseo | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Geneseo | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY at Geneseo | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 61% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Geneseo | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 4,184 students)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Geneseo or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 726.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.2% higher at Syracuse than SUNY at Geneseo ($58,440.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Syracuse ($19,557 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 21.2% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($14,166 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than Syracuse University (86% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 329.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($34,737 vs. $8,089)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Geneseo or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or SUNY at Geneseo .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Geneseo (1206) is 11 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming SUNY at Geneseo students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Geneseo or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and SUNY at Geneseo.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Syracuse University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $14,800 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $6,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($20,874 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse 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/