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Overview |
Mercer | Siena College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,124 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,528 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,197 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,402 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mercer | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,058 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 7,349 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Mercer | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | 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
- Mercer University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (9,124 students vs. 3,623 students)
Mercer vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Siena College?
- Siena College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($42,580.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Siena College than Mercer University ($42,580.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Siena College ($24,197 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 15% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,528 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 9% larger than aid received Siena College ($32,402 vs. $29,727)
Mercer vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Mercer (66.5%)
Mercer vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer 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 Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Mercer University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Mercer graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $57,300)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/