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Overview |
Queens College | Siena College | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Queens College | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 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 |
Queens College | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Queens College | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 3,648 students)
Queens College vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Siena College?
- Siena College is 490.8% more expensive to attend than Queens 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 Queens College ($40,945.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Siena College ($6,434 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 6.8% lower than costs at Siena College ($15,546 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 277.8% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($29,952 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Queens College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Queens College (69.5%)
Queens College vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens 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 Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than CUNY Queens College (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/