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Overview |
Siena College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Gwynedd Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 2,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #315 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | gmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $36,052 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $36,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $28,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Siena College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 1,063 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 58.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1015/1235 | ||
| 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 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Siena College | Gwynedd Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Gwynedd Mercy 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 Gwynedd Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,091 students)
Siena College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Gwynedd Mercy College?
- Siena College is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Gwynedd Mercy College for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Siena College than Gwynedd Mercy College ($40,945.00 vs. $36,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gwynedd Mercy College than Siena College ($28,122 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gwynedd Mercy College are 27.2% lower than costs at Siena College ($13,056 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gwynedd Mercy College than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 22.2% larger than aid received Gwynedd Mercy College ($29,952 vs. $24,512)
Siena College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Gwynedd Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gwynedd Mercy College or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Gwynedd Mercy College (3.34)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Gwynedd Mercy College (58.4%)
Siena College vs. Gwynedd Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Gwynedd Mercy 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 Gwynedd Mercy College and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Gwynedd Mercy College (74% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Gwynedd Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $56,600)
- Gwynedd Mercy College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gwynedd Mercy 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 Gwynedd Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/