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Overview |
Siena College | Drexel | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,623 | 21,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | #109 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,580 | $58,293 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,580 | $58,293 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,700 | $17,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,602 | $42,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,727 | $33,654 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Siena College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,992 | 40,204 | ||
| Admitted | 6,346 | 31,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1093/1360 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena College | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Siena College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 3,623 students)
Siena College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Drexel than Siena College ($58,293.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Drexel ($32,602 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 5.1% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,700 vs. $17,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Siena College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Siena College ($33,654 vs. $29,727)
Siena College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Siena College (70.6%)
Siena College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Drexel University (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $59,800)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/