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Overview |
Siena College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Siena College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Siena College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 3,648 students)
Siena College vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Siena College ($49,410.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Saint Joseph's University ($30,842 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 8.7% lower than costs at Siena College ($15,285 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 0.4% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($29,952 vs. $29,822)
Siena College vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Siena College vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Siena College (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $59,800)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/