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CCSU Marist College WestConn SCSU Union College SHU SUNY College at Oneonta The College of Saint Rose SUNY Cortland Western New England University Ithaca College UConn| Eastern Connecticut State University | Siena College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Siena College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
ECSU | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
ECSU | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 3,623 students)
ECSU vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Siena College?
- Siena College is 539% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($42,580.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 326% higher at Siena College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($42,580.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Siena College ($21,205 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 3.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,700 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Eastern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 201.3% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($29,727 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Siena College (70.6%)
ECSU vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $13,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/