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Marist College Union College SHU SUNY College at Oneonta The College of Saint Rose Marymount University SUNY Cortland Saint Thomas Aquinas College Ithaca College Endicott College Merrimack University of Scranton| Mount Saint Mary College | Siena College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | Siena College | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,918 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #573 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,522 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,522 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,916 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,439 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,237 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,604 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1225 | 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 |
Mount Saint Mary College | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary 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
- Siena College is larger than than Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 1,918 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or Siena College?
- Siena College is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Mount Saint Mary College for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Siena College than Mount Saint Mary College ($40,945.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than Siena College ($23,439 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 7.9% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($16,610 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than Siena College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 18.7% larger than aid received Mount Saint Mary College ($29,952 vs. $25,237)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Mount Saint Mary College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Mount Saint Mary College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $49,200)
- Mount Saint Mary College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/