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Overview |
City College of New York | Siena College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City College of New York | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 3,648 students)
City College of New York vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Siena College?
- Siena College is 490.8% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.2% higher at Siena College than CUNY City College ($40,945.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Siena College ($5,181 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 2.8% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($16,610 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 204.9% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($29,952 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or City College of New York .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than CUNY City College (74% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $10,000 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($11,400 vs. $27,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/