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Overview |
Siena College | URI | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Siena College | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Siena College | URI | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Siena College | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | URI | ||
| 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 of Rhode Island is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 3,648 students)
Siena College vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or URI?
- Siena College is 201.4% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $13,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Siena College than University of Rhode Island ($40,945.00 vs. $32,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Siena College ($20,695 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 22.3% lower than costs at Siena College ($13,584 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than University of Rhode Island (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 125.9% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($29,952 vs. $13,257)
Siena College vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than URI (76.4%)
Siena College vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or URI? 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 URI and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than University of Rhode Island (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $3,600 more per year than URI graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $56,200)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($23,438 vs. $27,000)
- URI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/