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Overview |
Siena College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,623 | 6,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,580 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,580 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,700 | $16,716 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,602 | $13,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,727 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Siena College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,992 | 15,943 | ||
| Admitted | 6,346 | 12,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1093/1360 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Siena College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Siena College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Buffalo State College | ||
| 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 College at Buffalo is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 3,623 students)
Siena College vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Buffalo State College?
- Siena College is 502.3% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($42,580.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.5% higher at Siena College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($42,580.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Siena College ($13,735 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 0.1% lower than costs at SUNY College at Buffalo ($16,700 vs. $16,716)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than SUNY College at Buffalo (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 233.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($29,727 vs. $8,921)
Siena College vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Siena College (70.6%)
Siena College vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Buffalo State College? 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 Buffalo State College and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $19,100 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $27,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/