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Overview |
Siena College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Siena College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Siena College | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Abilene Christian University | ||
| 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
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 3,648 students)
Siena College vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Abilene Christian University?
- Siena College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Siena College than Abilene Christian University ($40,945.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than Siena College ($28,978 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 44.4% lower than costs at Siena College ($11,500 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 14% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($29,952 vs. $26,280)
Siena College vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
Siena College vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Abilene Christian University (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($25,325 vs. $27,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/