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Overview |
Siena College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Siena College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Siena College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| 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 New Kensington based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 460 students)
Siena College vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Penn State New Kensington?
- Siena College is 196.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.4% higher at Siena College than Penn State New Kensington ($40,945.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Siena College ($19,757 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 27.9% lower than costs at Siena College ($12,984 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Penn State New Kensington (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 281.1% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($29,952 vs. $7,860)
Siena College vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Siena College .
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Siena College vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (74% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Penn State New Kensington graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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/