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Overview |
Siena College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,623 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,580 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,580 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,700 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,602 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,727 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Siena College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,992 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 6,346 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1093/1360 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Siena College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 3,623 students)
Siena College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 44% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44% higher at Syracuse than Siena College ($61,310.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Syracuse ($32,602 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 10.4% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,700 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Syracuse University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 2.1% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($29,727 vs. $29,110)
Siena College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Siena College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Siena College (80% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $59,800)
- Syracuse University and Siena College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Syracuse University and Siena College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/