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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 86% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $215 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | 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
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 4,184 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Rutgers University Newark is 82.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than SUNY at Geneseo ($30,600.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Newark than SUNY at Geneseo ($16,578 vs. $19,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 1.2% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($14,166 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Newark than SUNY at Geneseo (94% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Newark students is 62.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($13,168 vs. $8,089)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark 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 Rutgers University-Newark .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Geneseo (1206) is 176 points higher than at Rutgers University-Newark (1030)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Rutgers University-Newark (3.23)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark 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 Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Rutgers University Newark (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $15,100 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $1,341 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($20,874 vs. $22,215)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Newark graduates. ($215 vs. $229)
- More SUNY at Geneseo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers University-Newark students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/