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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Siena College | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 3,648 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Siena College?
- Siena College is 4,121.1% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 480.8% higher at Siena College than Fitchburg State University ($40,945.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Siena College ($15,535 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 22.9% lower than costs at Siena College ($13,516 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Fitchburg State University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 322.3% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($29,952 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Fitchburg State vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Fitchburg State University (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $15,800 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/