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Overview |
Siena College | Ship | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Siena College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Siena College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 3,648 students)
Siena College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Ship?
- Siena College is 327.8% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 307.5% higher at Siena College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($40,945.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Siena College ($21,462 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 44% lower than costs at Siena College ($11,538 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 294.5% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($29,952 vs. $7,593)
Siena College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Siena College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Ship? 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 Ship and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/