Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland UB William & Mary VCU| SUNY at Geneseo | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
SUNY at Geneseo | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Geneseo, NY | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,184 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #227 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | geneseo.edu | vt.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
SUNY at Geneseo | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $12,104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,166 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,557 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,089 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 57% |
Admission |
SUNY at Geneseo | Virginia Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,069 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 6,795 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY at Geneseo | Virginia Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
SUNY at Geneseo | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,874 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $247 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Geneseo | Virginia Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
SUNY at Geneseo | Virginia Tech | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 99% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 32% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Geneseo | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 4,184 students)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Geneseo or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 71.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at Virginia Tech than SUNY at Geneseo ($31,754.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than SUNY at Geneseo ($19,301 vs. $19,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 11.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Geneseo ($12,680 vs. $14,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Geneseo than Virginia Tech (86% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Geneseo students is 5.8% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($8,089 vs. $7,649)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Geneseo or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or SUNY at Geneseo .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 4 points higher than at SUNY at Geneseo (1206)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at SUNY at Geneseo (3.72)
- SUNY at Geneseo has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
SUNY at Geneseo vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Geneseo or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and SUNY at Geneseo.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than SUNY at Geneseo (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $13,900 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $3,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($20,874 vs. $23,966)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($215 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY at Geneseo students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/