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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,737 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #255 | #185 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,900 | $17,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,780 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,644 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,675 | $7,738 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,541 | 13,479 | ||
| Admitted | 2,937 | 8,563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1200/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $215 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| 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 SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (3,928 students vs. 2,737 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or SUNY at Geneseo?
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and SUNY at Geneseo cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at SUNY-ESF than SUNY at Geneseo ($18,900.00 vs. $17,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than SUNY-ESF ($18,698 vs. $19,644)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 15.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($15,380 vs. $17,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than SUNY at Geneseo (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students is 12.1% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($8,675 vs. $7,738)
SUNY-ESF vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or SUNY-ESF .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 9 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than SUNY at Geneseo (63.5%)
SUNY-ESF vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF or SUNY at Geneseo? 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 SUNY at Geneseo and SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (81% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Geneseo earn on average $4,900 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $1,124 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Geneseo graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,874)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Geneseo graduates. ($204 vs. $215)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-ESF students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/