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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Siena College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | 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
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 3,648 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Siena College?
- Catholic University of America is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Catholic University of America than Siena College ($53,040.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Catholic University of America ($30,842 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 0.4% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($16,610 vs. $16,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America as Siena College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 15% larger than aid received Siena College ($34,449 vs. $29,952)
Catholic University of America vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Catholic University of America vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Catholic University of America (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Catholic University of America graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $58,600)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,106 vs. $27,000)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catholic University of America students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/