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Overview |
Siena College | RISD | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,623 | 2,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | #90 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,580 | $58,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,580 | $58,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,700 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,602 | $42,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,727 | $36,743 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 33% |
Admission |
Siena College | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,992 | 7,126 | ||
| Admitted | 6,346 | 984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 13.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 51.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1093/1360 | 1370/1540 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena College | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Siena College | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Siena College | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | RISD | ||
| 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 RISD based on total student enrollment (3,623 students vs. 2,540 students)
Siena College vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or RISD?
- Rhode Island School of Design is 37.8% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($58,690.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at RISD than Siena College ($58,690.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than RISD ($32,602 vs. $42,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 5.4% lower than costs at Siena College ($15,850 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Rhode Island School of Design (98% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island School of Design students is 23.6% larger than aid received Siena College ($36,743 vs. $29,727)
Siena College vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman RISD students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than RISD (13.8%)
Siena College vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or RISD? 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 RISD and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at RISD is higher than Siena College (87% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $8,700 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,100)
- Rhode Island School of Design and Siena College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rhode Island School of Design and Siena College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/