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Villanova BC Providence Fordham Trinity College Fairfield University Marist College Union College Colgate Lafayette College WPI Clark University| College of the Holy Cross | Siena College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Holy Cross | Siena College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,035 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holycross.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Cross | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,050 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,050 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,750 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,455 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,140 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 98% |
Admission |
Holy Cross | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,670 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 1,829 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.1% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1420 | 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 |
Holy Cross | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Cross | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,400 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Cross | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Holy Cross | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Holy Cross | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (3,623 students vs. 3,035 students)
Holy Cross vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Cross or Siena College?
- College of the Holy Cross is 41% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($60,050.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Holy Cross than Siena College ($60,050.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Holy Cross ($32,602 vs. $35,455)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 6.3% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($16,700 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than College of the Holy Cross (98% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 38.4% larger than aid received Siena College ($41,140 vs. $29,727)
Holy Cross vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Cross or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Holy Cross .
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Holy Cross (21.1%)
Holy Cross vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Siena College (91% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $20,600 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $59,800)
- Siena College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,500)
- Siena College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/