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Overview |
SUNY at Geneseo | W&J | ||
| Location | Geneseo, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,184 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | geneseo.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Geneseo | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,166 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,557 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,089 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY at Geneseo | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,069 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 6,795 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Geneseo | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,874 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Geneseo | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SUNY at Geneseo | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 28% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Geneseo | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Geneseo is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (4,184 students vs. 1,151 students)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Geneseo or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 601.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.2% higher at W&J than SUNY at Geneseo ($49,612.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than W&J ($19,557 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 4.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($13,524 vs. $14,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than SUNY at Geneseo (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 381.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($38,963 vs. $8,089)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Geneseo or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or SUNY at Geneseo .
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than SUNY at Geneseo (74.9%)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Geneseo or W&J? 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 W&J and SUNY at Geneseo.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $5,800 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $6,126 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($20,874 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/