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Overview |
Siena College | UB | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Siena College | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Siena College | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Siena College | UB | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Siena College | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 3,648 students)
Siena College vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or UB?
- Siena College is 479.1% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Siena College than University at Buffalo ($40,945.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Siena College ($18,524 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 2.5% lower than costs at Siena College ($16,212 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than University at Buffalo (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 251.5% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($29,952 vs. $8,521)
Siena College vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than UB (67.7%)
Siena College vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or UB? 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 UB and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than University at Buffalo (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $1,400 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/