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Overview |
Siena College | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Siena College | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena College | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Siena College | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Siena College | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | DeSales University | ||
| 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,991 students)
Siena College vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at DeSales University than Siena College ($41,100.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than Siena College ($29,104 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 23% lower than costs at Siena College ($13,500 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 7.6% larger than aid received DeSales University ($29,952 vs. $27,824)
Siena College vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
Siena College vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than DeSales University (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $8,700 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/