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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 | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY at Geneseo | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Geneseo, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | geneseo.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Geneseo | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,310 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,380 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,738 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY at Geneseo | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,479 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 8,563 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1380 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY at Geneseo | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Geneseo | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,874 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $129 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Geneseo | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
SUNY at Geneseo | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 30% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Geneseo | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 3,928 students)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Geneseo or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 528% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.5% higher at Jefferson than SUNY at Geneseo ($44,400.00 vs. $17,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Jefferson ($18,698 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 12.1% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($15,380 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than SUNY at Geneseo (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 327.3% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($33,063 vs. $7,738)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Geneseo or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or SUNY at Geneseo .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than SUNY at Geneseo (63.5%)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Geneseo or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and SUNY at Geneseo.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $71,800 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $51,100)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $8,374 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Geneseo graduates. ($12,500 vs. $20,874)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Geneseo graduates. ($129 vs. $215)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Geneseo students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/