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Overview |
Siena College | HPU | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 5,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $16,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $40,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $18,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Siena College | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 9,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1103/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena College | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Siena College | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Siena College | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 3,648 students)
Siena College vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or HPU?
- Siena College is 11.8% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Siena College than High Point University ($40,945.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than HPU ($30,842 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at High Point University are 0.5% lower than costs at Siena College ($16,524 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than High Point University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 58.2% larger than aid received High Point University ($29,952 vs. $18,930)
Siena College vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at HPU (3.4)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than HPU (78.9%)
Siena College vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or HPU? 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 HPU and Siena College.
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $17,800 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/