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Overview |
Siena College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
Siena College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,077 students)
Siena College vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Penn State Berks?
- Siena College is 166.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.4% higher at Siena College than Penn State Berks ($40,945.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Siena College ($21,728 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 15.9% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,334 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Penn State Berks (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 251.2% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($29,952 vs. $8,528)
Siena College vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Siena College vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Penn State Berks (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Penn State Berks graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks 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/