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CCSU Marist College ECSU Union College UNH Quinnipiac WestConn SHU SUNY College at Oneonta The College of Saint Rose University of Bridgeport SUNY Cortland| Southern Connecticut State University | Siena College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Siena College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 98% |
Admission |
SCSU | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCSU | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
SCSU | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Siena College | ||
| 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 3,648 students)
SCSU vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Siena College?
- Siena College is 532.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.5% higher at Siena College than Southern Connecticut State University ($40,945.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Siena College ($18,712 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 18% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,076 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Southern Connecticut State University (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 309.9% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($29,952 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or SCSU .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Siena College (80.3%)
SCSU vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Siena College? 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 Siena College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (74% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $14,000 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/