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Overview |
Siena College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,623 | 25,865 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,580 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,580 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,700 | $17,662 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,602 | $18,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,727 | $10,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Siena College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,992 | 50,341 | ||
| Admitted | 6,346 | 24,670 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1093/1360 | 1320/1490 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $196 |
Diversity |
Siena College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Siena College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| 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
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (25,865 students vs. 3,623 students)
Siena College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Siena College is 502.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($42,580.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Siena College than Stony Brook University ($42,580.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Siena College ($18,601 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 5.8% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($16,700 vs. $17,662)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Stony Brook University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 189.6% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($29,727 vs. $10,266)
Siena College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49%)
Siena College vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Stony Brook University (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $500 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/