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Overview |
Siena College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,623 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,580 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,580 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,700 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,602 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,727 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Siena College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,992 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 6,346 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1093/1360 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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 | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Siena College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Siena College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 3,623 students)
Siena College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Siena College is 502.3% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($42,580.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.9% higher at Siena College than SUNY at Albany ($42,580.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Siena College ($19,165 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 3.2% lower than costs at Siena College ($16,182 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than SUNY at Albany (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 205% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($29,727 vs. $9,747)
Siena College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
Siena College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than SUNY at Albany (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $4,000 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($21,065 vs. $27,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/