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Overview |
Siena College | WCU | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
Siena College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Siena College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Siena College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 3,648 students)
Siena College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or WCU?
- Siena College is 430.7% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.3% higher at Siena College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($40,945.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Siena College ($22,973 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 16.7% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,228 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 450.3% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($29,952 vs. $5,443)
Siena College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Siena College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or WCU? 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 WCU and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $10,800 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU 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 WCU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/