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Overview |
Siena College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Siena College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Siena College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 3,648 students)
Siena College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Siena College ($50,624.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Widener University-Main Campus ($30,842 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 9.3% lower than costs at Siena College ($15,200 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Widener University Main Campus (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 8.2% larger than aid received Siena College ($32,412 vs. $29,952)
Siena College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Siena College vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Widener University Main Campus (74% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $300 more per year than Widener University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $59,500)
- Widener University Main Campus and Siena College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Widener University Main Campus and Siena College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/