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Overview |
Alfred University | Siena College | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,270 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,270 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,240 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,127 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,371 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Alfred University | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,761 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 3,751 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.3% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1093/1360 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred University | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Alfred University | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (3,623 students vs. 1,843 students)
Alfred University vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or Siena College?
- Siena College is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($42,580.00 vs. $38,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Siena College than Alfred University ($42,580.00 vs. $38,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alfred University than Siena College ($26,127 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 17.3% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,240 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than Siena College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 4.8% larger than aid received Alfred University ($29,727 vs. $28,371)
Alfred University vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Alfred University .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Alfred University (48.3%)
Alfred University vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or Siena College? 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 Siena College and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Alfred University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $45,700)
- Siena College and Alfred University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Siena College and Alfred University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/