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Overview |
BC | Siena College | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 98% |
Admission |
BC | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
BC | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 17% | ||
Campus |
BC | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 3,623 students)
BC vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Siena College?
- Boston College is 56% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at BC than Siena College ($66,410.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Siena College ($32,590 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 10.6% lower than costs at Boston College ($16,700 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Boston College (98% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 71.9% larger than aid received Siena College ($51,099 vs. $29,727)
BC vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Siena College (91% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $31,100 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $59,800)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/