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Overview |
Siena College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,623 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,580 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,580 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,700 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,602 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,727 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Siena College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,992 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 6,346 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1093/1360 | 1083/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Siena College | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Siena College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Siena College is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,623 students vs. 3,142 students)
Siena College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Arcadia than Siena College ($47,590.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Siena College ($26,994 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 2.8% lower than costs at Siena College ($16,250 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 15.2% larger than aid received Siena College ($34,234 vs. $29,727)
Siena College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Siena College (70.6%)
Siena College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Arcadia University (74% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $13,400 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University and Siena College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and Siena College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia 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/