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Overview |
Marist College | Siena College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Marist College | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Marist College | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | 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
- Marist College is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 3,648 students)
Marist College vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Siena College?
- Marist College is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Marist College than Siena College ($43,900.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Marist College ($30,842 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 3.3% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,610 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Marist College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 30.8% larger than aid received Marist College ($29,952 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist 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 Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Siena College (80% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $800 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College 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 Marist College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/