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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | Siena College | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,456 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,330 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,330 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,320 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,379 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,155 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,346 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 3,458 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | 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 St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,456 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or Siena College?
- Mount St Mary's University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Siena College ($44,330.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Siena College ($24,379 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount St Mary's University are 16% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,320 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 20.7% larger than aid received Siena College ($36,155 vs. $29,952)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Mount St. Mary's University .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Mount St. Mary's University (79.6%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's University 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 St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Siena College (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $56,100)
- Mount St Mary's University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount St. Mary's University 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 St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/