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Case Western UB Binghamton University RPI Colgate BU Vassar Lehigh Hamilton College SUNY Cortland Syracuse RIT| University of Rochester | SUNY at Geneseo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
U of R | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 86% |
Admission |
U of R | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 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 5, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $215 |
Diversity |
U of R | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
U of R | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 1% | ||
Campus |
U of R | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 4,184 students)
U of R vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or SUNY at Geneseo?
- University of Rochester is 756.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.6% higher at U of R than SUNY at Geneseo ($60,550.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than U of R ($19,557 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 28.7% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($14,166 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than University of Rochester (86% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 391% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($39,715 vs. $8,089)
U of R vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R 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 U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than U of R (38.9%)
U of R vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at U of R is higher than SUNY at Geneseo (83% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $19,900 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $3,626 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($20,874 vs. $24,500)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($215 vs. $253)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R 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/