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Overview |
Siena College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 50% |
Admission |
Siena College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Siena College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Siena College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 1,775 students)
Siena College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or LGCNHS?
- Siena College is 34.7% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at Siena College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($40,945.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than LGCNHS ($30,842 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 51% lower than costs at Siena College ($11,000 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (98% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 388.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($29,952 vs. $6,133)
Siena College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Siena College .
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Siena College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Siena College.
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $8,500 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/