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Overview |
Canisius | Siena College | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Canisius | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 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 |
Canisius | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Canisius | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | 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 Canisius based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Siena College?
- Siena College is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Siena College than Canisius College ($40,945.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Siena College ($19,635 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 36.6% lower than costs at Siena College ($12,158 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 41.2% larger than aid received Canisius College ($29,952 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Canisius .
- Accepted freshman Canisius 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 (80.3%) than Canisius (77.7%)
Canisius vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius 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 Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Canisius College (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/