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Overview |
Siena College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Siena College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Siena College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 1,324 students)
Siena College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Cedar Crest College than Siena College ($43,043.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Siena College ($23,500 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 30.6% lower than costs at Siena College ($12,722 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 8.2% larger than aid received Siena College ($32,415 vs. $29,952)
Siena College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Siena College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Cedar Crest College (74% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,800)
- Siena College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Siena College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/