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Overview |
Gordon College | Siena College | ||
| Location | Wenham, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,628 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gordon.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gordon College | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,010 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,010 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,150 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,483 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,181 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Gordon College | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,395 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 1,280 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1086/1313 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gordon College | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gordon College | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gordon College | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gordon College | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Gordon College | 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
- Siena College is larger than than Gordon College based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 1,628 students)
Gordon College vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gordon College or Siena College?
- Siena College is 57.4% more expensive to attend than Gordon College for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at Siena College than Gordon College ($40,945.00 vs. $26,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Siena College ($24,483 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 36.7% lower than costs at Siena College ($12,150 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 97.3% larger than aid received Gordon College ($29,952 vs. $15,181)
Gordon College vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gordon College or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Gordon College .
- Accepted freshman Gordon College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Gordon College has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Gordon College vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gordon College 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 Gordon College.
- The graduation rate at Gordon College is the same as at Siena College (74% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Gordon College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $45,300)
- Siena College and Gordon College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Siena College and Gordon College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Gordon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/