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Overview |
Caldwell University | Siena College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 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 |
Caldwell University | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 1% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell 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 Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Siena College?
- Siena College is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Siena College than Caldwell University ($40,945.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Siena College ($20,612 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 24% lower than costs at Siena College ($13,399 vs. $16,610)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University as Siena College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Siena College ($30,231 vs. $29,952)
Caldwell University vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Caldwell University .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell 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 Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Caldwell University (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/