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Overview |
Howard | Siena College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 3,623 students)
Howard vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Siena College?
- Siena College is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($42,580.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Siena College than Howard University ($42,580.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Siena College ($30,028 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 1.4% lower than costs at Siena College ($16,474 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 38.8% larger than aid received Howard University ($29,727 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Howard University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,800)
- Siena College and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Siena College and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/