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Overview |
Siena College | TCU | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,623 | 12,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,580 | $57,130 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,580 | $57,130 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,700 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,602 | $39,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,727 | $33,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
Siena College | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,992 | 20,517 | ||
| Admitted | 6,346 | 8,740 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1093/1360 | 1150/1375 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena College | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Siena College | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Siena College | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | TCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 3,623 students)
Siena College vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 34.2% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at TCU than Siena College ($57,130.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than TCU ($32,602 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 12.8% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,800 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Texas Christian University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Siena College ($33,813 vs. $29,727)
Siena College vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than TCU (42.6%)
Siena College vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or TCU? 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 TCU and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is the same as at Texas Christian University (74% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $2,200 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- TCU 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 TCU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/