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Overview |
Siena College | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Siena College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Siena College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Castleton State College | ||
| 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,363 students)
Siena College vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Castleton State College?
- Siena College is 246.1% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at Siena College than Castleton State College ($40,945.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Siena College ($16,791 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 33.9% lower than costs at Siena College ($12,404 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 130.3% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($29,952 vs. $13,007)
Siena College vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Siena College vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Castleton State College (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $22,200 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Castleton State College 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 Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/