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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Siena College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 3,648 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Siena College?
- Siena College is 490.8% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.2% higher at Siena College than CUNY Brooklyn College ($40,945.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Siena College ($5,972 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 7.9% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($16,610 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 218.3% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($29,952 vs. $9,411)
Brooklyn College vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Brooklyn College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Brooklyn College vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (74% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $16,618 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($10,382 vs. $27,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($107 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/