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Overview |
SHU | Siena College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
SHU | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SHU | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
SHU | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,648 students)
SHU vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Siena College?
- Sacred Heart University is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at SHU than Siena College ($46,310.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than SHU ($30,842 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 5.5% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,610 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Siena College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 53.7% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($29,952 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Sacred Heart University (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $100 more per year than SHU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $59,700)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU 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 SHU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/