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Marist College Union College SHU SUNY College at Oneonta The College of Saint Rose SUNY Cortland Ithaca College Endicott College Merrimack University of Scranton University at Albany- SUNY Loyola University Maryland| College of Our Lady of the Elms | Siena College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elms College | Siena College | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Elms College | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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 |
Elms College | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 1% |
Students |
Elms College | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | 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 Elms College based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Siena College?
- Siena College is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Siena College than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($40,945.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Siena College ($23,498 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Our Lady of the Elms are 12% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,830 vs. $16,610)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms as Siena College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 10.5% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($29,952 vs. $27,109)
Elms College vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Elms College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Elms College vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College 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 Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than College of Our Lady of the Elms (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Elms College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/