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Overview |
Colgate | Siena College | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,146 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,622 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,622 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,790 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,954 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $56,696 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 98% |
Admission |
Colgate | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,130 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 2,526 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1530 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Colgate | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than Colgate based on total student enrollment (3,623 students vs. 3,146 students)
Colgate vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Siena College?
- Colgate University is 56.5% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($66,622.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Colgate than Siena College ($66,622.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Siena College ($26,954 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 0.5% lower than costs at Colgate University ($16,700 vs. $16,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Colgate University (98% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 90.7% larger than aid received Siena College ($56,696 vs. $29,727)
Colgate vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Colgate .
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Colgate (12%)
Colgate vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Siena College (92% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $59,800)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($166 vs. $279)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/