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Overview |
Amherst | Siena College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,910 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | amherst.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Amherst | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,650 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,650 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,560 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,965 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $65,623 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 98% |
Admission |
Amherst | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,727 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.8% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1550 | 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 2, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Amherst | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Amherst | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,000 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,975 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $134 | $279 |
Diversity |
Amherst | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Amherst | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Amherst | Siena College | ||
| 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
- Siena College is larger than than Amherst based on total student enrollment (3,623 students vs. 1,910 students)
Amherst vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Amherst or Siena College?
- Amherst College is 56.5% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($66,650.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Amherst than Siena College ($66,650.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Amherst College than Siena College ($17,965 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 5.1% lower than costs at Amherst College ($16,700 vs. $17,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Amherst College (98% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Amherst College students is 120.8% larger than aid received Siena College ($65,623 vs. $29,727)
Amherst vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Amherst or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Amherst .
- Accepted freshman Amherst students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Amherst (9.8%)
Amherst vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Amherst 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 Amherst.
- The graduation rate at Amherst is higher than Siena College (96% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Amherst College earn on average $22,200 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($82,000 vs. $59,800)
- Amherst College students graduate with a $14,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($12,975 vs. $27,000)
- Amherst graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($134 vs. $279)
- More Amherst graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/