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Overview |
Northeastern | Siena College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,159 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #132 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,770 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,558 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 98% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 96,631 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 5,459 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.6% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Northeastern | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (31,159 students vs. 3,623 students)
Northeastern vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Siena College?
- Northeastern University is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($62,000.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Northeastern than Siena College ($62,000.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Northeastern ($32,602 vs. $34,770)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 12.5% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,700 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Northeastern University (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 56.6% larger than aid received Siena College ($46,558 vs. $29,727)
Northeastern vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Northeastern .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Northeastern (5.6%)
Northeastern vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than Siena College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $59,800)
- Siena College students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,875)
- Siena College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/