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Overview |
Siena College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,623 | 1,223 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,580 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,580 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,700 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,602 | $21,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,727 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Siena College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,992 | 2,461 | ||
| Admitted | 6,346 | 2,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | 18/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1093/1360 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Siena College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (3,623 students vs. 1,223 students)
Siena College vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Penn State Brandywine?
- Siena College is 191.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($42,580.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at Siena College than Penn State Brandywine ($42,580.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than Siena College ($21,739 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 20.8% lower than costs at Siena College ($13,820 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Penn State Brandywine (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 216.9% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($29,727 vs. $9,380)
Siena College vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Siena College .
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Siena College (70.6%)
Siena College vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Penn State Brandywine (74% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine 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/