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Overview |
Suffolk University | Siena College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,734 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #450 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suffolk.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Suffolk University | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,790 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,790 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,482 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,270 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,856 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Suffolk University | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,699 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 8,418 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1045/1270 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Suffolk University | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Suffolk University | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Suffolk University | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Suffolk University | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Suffolk University | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Suffolk University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (6,734 students vs. 3,648 students)
Suffolk University vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Suffolk University or Siena College?
- Suffolk University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($42,790.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Suffolk University than Siena College ($42,790.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Suffolk University ($30,842 vs. $32,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 11.3% lower than costs at Suffolk University ($16,610 vs. $18,482)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Suffolk University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 7.5% larger than aid received Suffolk University ($29,952 vs. $27,856)
Suffolk University vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Suffolk University or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Suffolk University .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Suffolk University (3.33)
- Suffolk University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Suffolk University vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Suffolk University 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 Suffolk University.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Suffolk University (74% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $700 more per year than Suffolk University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $59,100)
- Siena College and Suffolk University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Siena College and Suffolk University 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 Suffolk University 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/