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Overview |
Ithaca College | Siena College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 |
Ithaca College | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,648 students)
Ithaca College vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Siena College?
- Ithaca College is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Ithaca College than Siena College ($48,126.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Ithaca College ($30,842 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 4.2% lower than costs at Siena College ($15,934 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 0.9% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($29,952 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Ithaca College .
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is the same as at Siena College (74% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/