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Overview |
Siena College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
Siena College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Siena College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Siena College | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 3,648 students)
Siena College vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or SUNY Cortland?
- Siena College is 479.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.1% higher at Siena College than SUNY College at Cortland ($40,945.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Siena College ($18,304 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Cortland are 22% lower than costs at Siena College ($13,620 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than SUNY College at Cortland (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 219.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($29,952 vs. $9,369)
Siena College vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Siena College vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or SUNY Cortland? 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 Cortland and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than SUNY College at Cortland (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $12,500 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland 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/