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Overview |
Benedictine University | Siena College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 1045/1270 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedictine University | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than Benedictine University based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 3,123 students)
Benedictine University vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Siena College?
- Siena College is 25.2% more expensive to attend than Benedictine University for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.2% higher at Siena College than Benedictine University ($40,945.00 vs. $32,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine University than Siena College ($25,658 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine University are 61.8% lower than costs at Siena College ($10,266 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Siena College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 49.1% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($29,952 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Benedictine University vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Benedictine University (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Benedictine University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $52,800)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/