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Overview |
Siena College | USMMA | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 11% |
Admission |
Siena College | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena College | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $67 |
Diversity |
Siena College | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Siena College | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 943 students)
Siena College vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or USMMA?
- Siena College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Siena College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($40,945.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Siena College ($4,891 vs. $30,842)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (98% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 567.2% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($29,952 vs. $4,489)
Siena College vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Siena College vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Siena College.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $32,600 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $59,800)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/