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Marist College Union College SHU Millsaps SUNY College at Oneonta Samford University The College of Saint Rose SUNY Cortland Ithaca College Endicott College Merrimack University of Scranton| Mississippi College | Siena College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MC | Siena College | ||
| Location | Clinton, MS | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,946 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #512 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mc.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
MC | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,656 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,656 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,818 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,874 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,904 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MC | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,413 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1260 | 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 |
Academics |
MC | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MC | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
MC | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MC | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 20% | ||
Campus |
MC | 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 3,648 students)
MC vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MC or Siena College?
- Siena College is 108.3% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.3% higher at Siena College than Mississippi College ($40,945.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Siena College ($20,874 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 40.5% lower than costs at Siena College ($11,818 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 77.2% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($29,952 vs. $16,904)
MC vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MC or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or MC .
- Accepted freshman MC 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 MC (40%)
MC vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MC 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 MC.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Mississippi College (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $15,700 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC 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 MC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/