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Overview |
Salem State University | Siena College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Salem State University | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 3,648 students)
Salem State University vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Siena College?
- Siena College is 4,399.5% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 480.8% higher at Siena College than Salem State University ($40,945.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Siena College ($19,277 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 11.1% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,954 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Siena College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 249.8% larger than aid received Salem State University ($29,952 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Salem State University vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State 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 Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Salem State University (74% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $15,400 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/