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Overview |
Siena College | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,623 | 5,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | #268 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,580 | $35,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,580 | $35,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,700 | $14,804 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,602 | $27,386 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,727 | $27,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Siena College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,992 | 4,244 | ||
| Admitted | 6,346 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1093/1360 | 1145/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Siena College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Siena College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (5,047 students vs. 3,623 students)
Siena College vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Lipscomb?
- Siena College is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($42,580.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Siena College than Lipscomb University ($42,580.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Siena College ($27,386 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 12.8% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,804 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Siena College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($29,727 vs. $27,096)
Siena College vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Lipscomb (66.6%)
Siena College vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Lipscomb University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/