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Overview |
Siena College | SUNYIT | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | SUNYIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Siena College | SUNYIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1040/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena College | SUNYIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | SUNYIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $171 |
Diversity |
Siena College | SUNYIT | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Siena College | SUNYIT | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | SUNYIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than SUNYIT based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,842 students)
Siena College vs. SUNYIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or SUNYIT?
- Siena College is 479.1% more expensive to attend than SUNYIT for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.6% higher at Siena College than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($40,945.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome than Siena College ($13,799 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome are 18.6% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,008 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 215.4% larger than aid received SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome ($29,952 vs. $9,497)
Siena College vs. SUNYIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or SUNYIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNYIT or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman SUNYIT students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- SUNYIT has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Siena College vs. SUNYIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or SUNYIT? 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 SUNYIT and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome (74% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $6,600 more per year than SUNYIT graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome students graduate with a $10,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($16,585 vs. $27,000)
- SUNYIT graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($171 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNYIT students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/