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Overview |
Fordham | Siena College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,153 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #126 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,335 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,335 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,075 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,368 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,278 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Fordham | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,663 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 24,573 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Fordham | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | 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
- Fordham University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (16,153 students vs. 3,623 students)
Fordham vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Siena College?
- Fordham University is 41.7% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($60,335.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Fordham than Siena College ($60,335.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Fordham ($32,602 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 38.2% lower than costs at Fordham University ($16,700 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Fordham University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fordham University students is 11.9% larger than aid received Siena College ($33,278 vs. $29,727)
Fordham vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Fordham .
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Fordham (56.3%)
Fordham vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham 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 Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Fordham is higher than Siena College (78% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Fordham University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($64,200 vs. $59,800)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fordham 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 Fordham students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/