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Overview |
Siena College | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Siena College | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Siena College | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 3,348 students)
Siena College vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Alfred State College?
- Siena College is 479.1% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.4% higher at Siena College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($40,945.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Siena College ($17,262 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 22% lower than costs at Siena College ($13,620 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Siena College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 239.2% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($29,952 vs. $8,830)
Siena College vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Siena College vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Alfred 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 Alfred State College and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $17,700 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/