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Overview |
Siena College | Mason | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Siena College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Siena College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 3,648 students)
Siena College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Mason?
- Siena College is 318% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Siena College than George Mason University ($40,945.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Siena College ($18,479 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 26.6% lower than costs at Siena College ($13,120 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 178.4% larger than aid received George Mason University ($29,952 vs. $10,760)
Siena College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Siena College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Mason? 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 Mason and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than George Mason University (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $59,800)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/