<p>It is likely true that Geneseo is not ubiquitously well-known outside of New York State, and I can well believe it doesn’t have a spectacular alumni network, out of its immediate area particuarly .</p>
<p>The SUNYs in general have done a horrible job of attracting interest from out of state.
With regard to Geneseo specifically, when I was applying to colleges there were four “flagship” SUNYs, and then there were the rest. Geneseo was among the rest, more or less a local teacher’s college from what I understand. I don’t know when they re-branded it into an “elitish liberal arts college” with more selective admissions, but this is of comparatively recent vintage, in the greater scheme of things. Most New Yorkers of my generation, particularly those who have not had to watch their own kids go through the college admissions process in recent times, would not think of Geneseo as what it has come to be now.</p>
<p>By contrast Binghamton was, back in my day, one of the SUNY flagships, was much more selective back then. It had generally stronger students on the whole, and more of them.That could logically provide a better foundation for having a more useful alumni network.</p>
<p>On the other hand, if there was a lack of school spirit and connection, due partly to larger size, that might dampen these inherent avantages, and the smaller school could possibly inspire more alumni loyalty. But there are fewer of such alumni, and maybe situated proportionally in locations and positions that might be less useful to you. Depending on what you are after.</p>