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Overview |
Siena College | LVC | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Siena College | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Siena College | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Siena College | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Siena College | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | LVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,080 students)
Siena College vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at LVC than Siena College ($47,240.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Siena College ($26,743 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 25.6% lower than costs at Siena College ($13,220 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 17.7% larger than aid received Siena College ($35,245 vs. $29,952)
Siena College vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than LVC (76.7%)
Siena College vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or LVC? 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 LVC and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Lebanon Valley College (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $12,300 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,500)
- Lebanon Valley College and Siena College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lebanon Valley College and Siena College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/