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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Siena College | Providence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Siena College | Providence | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,623 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,580 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,580 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,700 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,602 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,727 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Siena College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,992 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 6,346 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1093/1360 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Siena College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 3,623 students)
Siena College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Providence?
- Providence College is 40.5% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Providence than Siena College ($59,830.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Providence ($32,602 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 2.7% lower than costs at Providence College ($16,700 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Providence College (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 1.1% larger than aid received Siena College ($30,040 vs. $29,727)
Siena College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Providence (48.7%)
Siena College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Providence? 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 Providence and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Siena College (85% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $59,800)
- Providence College and Siena College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and Siena College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/