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Overview |
Siena College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Siena College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Siena College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,648 students)
Siena College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Jefferson than Siena College ($43,100.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Siena College ($28,110 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 12.9% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,715 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Siena College ($32,486 vs. $29,952)
Siena College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Siena College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Siena College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $63,100 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $59,800)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/