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Overview |
Siena College | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,623 | 7,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,580 | $53,235 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,580 | $53,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,700 | $14,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,602 | $37,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,727 | $31,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Siena College | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,992 | 8,976 | ||
| Admitted | 6,346 | 6,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1093/1360 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Siena College | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Seattle University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (7,182 students vs. 3,623 students)
Siena College vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 25% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($53,235.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Seattle U than Siena College ($53,235.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Seattle U ($32,602 vs. $37,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 13.2% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,748 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 6.7% larger than aid received Siena College ($31,727 vs. $29,727)
Siena College vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Siena College (70.6%)
Siena College vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Seattle University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $600 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $59,800)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/