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UB Binghamton University SUNY Cortland University at Albany- SUNY South Dakota State University 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| SUNY at Geneseo | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNY at Geneseo | USD | ||
| Location | Geneseo, NY | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,184 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | geneseo.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Geneseo | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,166 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,557 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,089 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 79% |
Admission |
SUNY at Geneseo | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,069 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 6,795 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SUNY at Geneseo | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Geneseo | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,874 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Geneseo | USD | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
SUNY at Geneseo | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 43% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Geneseo | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 4,184 students)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Geneseo or USD?
- University of South Dakota is 9.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at SUNY at Geneseo than University of South Dakota ($16,980.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than SUNY at Geneseo ($18,378 vs. $19,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 72.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($8,224 vs. $14,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than University of South Dakota (86% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Geneseo students is 28.2% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($8,089 vs. $6,308)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Geneseo or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or SUNY at Geneseo .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Geneseo (1206) is 157 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming SUNY at Geneseo students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than SUNY at Geneseo (74.9%)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Geneseo or USD? 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 USD and SUNY at Geneseo.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than University of South Dakota (81% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Geneseo earn on average $2,900 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $48,200)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $4,126 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($20,874 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/