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Marist College UCI Union College SHU SUNY College at Oneonta The College of Saint Rose California Baptist University Vanguard University of Southern California La Verne Biola University SUNY Cortland Ithaca College| Concordia University Irvine | Siena College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Concordia University-Irvine | Siena College | ||
| Location | Irvine, CA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,744 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #472 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cui.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Irvine | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,330 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,330 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,508 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,623 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Irvine | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,576 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 2,467 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Concordia University-Irvine | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Irvine | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,678 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Irvine | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University-Irvine | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Irvine | 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
- Concordia University Irvine is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (3,744 students vs. 3,648 students)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Irvine or Siena College?
- Siena College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Irvine for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Siena College than Concordia University Irvine ($40,945.00 vs. $39,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Irvine than Siena College ($29,508 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Irvine are 30.1% lower than costs at Siena College ($12,770 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Irvine than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 21.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Irvine ($29,952 vs. $24,623)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Irvine or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Concordia University-Irvine .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Irvine students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Concordia University-Irvine (69%)
Concordia University-Irvine vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Irvine 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 Concordia University-Irvine.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Concordia University Irvine (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Concordia University-Irvine graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $48,300)
- Concordia University Irvine students graduate with a $4,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($22,678 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Irvine graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Irvine students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/