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Overview |
UMass | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 86% |
Admission |
UMass | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $215 |
Diversity |
UMass | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
UMass | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UMass | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 4,184 students)
UMass vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or SUNY at Geneseo?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 128.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($16,186.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.3% higher at UMass than SUNY at Geneseo ($37,405.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than UMass ($19,557 vs. $22,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 0.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($14,123 vs. $14,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than University of Massachusetts Amherst (86% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 52.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($12,350 vs. $8,089)
UMass vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass 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 UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 20 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Incoming UMass students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (27)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $4,100 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $3,126 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($20,874 vs. $24,000)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($215 vs. $248)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/