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URI Marist College Union College SHU Roger Williams University SUNY College at Oneonta The College of Saint Rose Bryant University SUNY Cortland Ithaca College Endicott College Merrimack| Siena College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Siena College | RIC | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,623 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,580 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,580 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,700 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,602 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,727 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Siena College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,992 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 6,346 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1093/1360 | 860/1160 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Siena College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Siena College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (5,767 students vs. 3,623 students)
Siena College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or RIC?
- Siena College is 349.1% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($42,580.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at Siena College than Rhode Island College ($42,580.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Siena College ($11,549 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 21.7% lower than costs at Siena College ($13,719 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Rhode Island College (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 324.8% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($29,727 vs. $6,998)
Siena College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Siena College (70.6%)
Siena College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or RIC? 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 RIC and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Rhode Island College (74% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $17,800 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/