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AU Georgetown Northeastern BU Fordham University of Richmond William & Mary Villanova Miami Syracuse NYU Washington and Lee| George Washington University | Siena College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Siena College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,568 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,700 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,700 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,300 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,466 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,367 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 98% |
Admission |
George Washington | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,094 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 11,798 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.5% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 5, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 17% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- George Washington University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (25,568 students vs. 3,623 students)
George Washington vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Siena College?
- George Washington University is 51.9% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($64,700.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.9% higher at George Washington than Siena College ($64,700.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than George Washington ($32,602 vs. $45,466)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 2.5% lower than costs at Siena College ($16,300 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than George Washington University (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 19% larger than aid received Siena College ($35,367 vs. $29,727)
George Washington vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than George Washington (43.5%)
George Washington vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Siena College (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $20,700 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $59,800)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/