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Marist College Drew University Monmouth University Union College SHU FDU SUNY College at Oneonta The College of Saint Rose Montclair State University Kean Pace University-New York SUNY Cortland| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Siena College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Siena College | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
FDU | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 1045/1270 | ||
| 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 |
FDU | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
FDU | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 20% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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
- Siena College is larger than than FDU based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Siena College?
- Siena College is 23.1% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Siena College than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($40,945.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Siena College ($21,408 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 6.6% lower than costs at Siena College ($15,588 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 5.3% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($29,952 vs. $28,436)
FDU vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or FDU .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Siena College (80.3%)
FDU vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $6,900 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/