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Overview |
UMBC | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 3,928 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #185 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $17,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $15,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $7,738 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 90% |
Admission |
UMBC | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 13,479 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 8,563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1200/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $215 |
Diversity |
UMBC | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UMBC | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 3,928 students)
UMBC vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or SUNY at Geneseo?
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is 30.7% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($9,238.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at UMBC than SUNY at Geneseo ($26,594.00 vs. $17,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than SUNY at Geneseo ($17,704 vs. $18,698)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 8.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($14,204 vs. $15,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than University of Maryland Baltimore County (90% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 28.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($9,956 vs. $7,738)
UMBC vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC 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 UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 3 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Incoming UMBC students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than SUNY at Geneseo (63.5%)
UMBC vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (81% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $8,400 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $323 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($20,874 vs. $21,197)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($215 vs. $219)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/