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Overview |
Niagara University | Siena College | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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 | Aug 30, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Niagara University | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 3,648 students)
Niagara University vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Siena College?
- Siena College is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Siena College than Niagara University ($40,945.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Siena College ($18,165 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 30.8% lower than costs at Siena College ($12,700 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 0.2% larger than aid received Niagara University ($29,952 vs. $29,898)
Niagara University vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Niagara University .
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.53) as students at Siena College (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Niagara University vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara 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 Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Niagara University (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $16,700 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University 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 Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/