Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
George Washington Georgetown Fordham Syracuse Marist College Mason Lafayette College DU Drexel Union College William & Mary Elon| American University | Siena College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
AU | Siena College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,019 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | siena.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
AU | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,724 | $42,580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,724 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,012 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,189 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,402 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
AU | Siena College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,786 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 8,427 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.4% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Siena College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
AU | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Siena College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Siena College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 17% | ||
Campus |
AU | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (13,019 students vs. 3,623 students)
AU vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Siena College?
- American University is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($55,724.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at AU than Siena College ($55,724.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than AU ($32,602 vs. $40,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 1.9% lower than costs at American University ($16,700 vs. $17,012)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than American University (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Siena College ($31,402 vs. $29,727)
AU vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or AU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than AU (47.4%)
AU vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Siena College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $59,800)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU 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/