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Overview |
Tufts | Siena College | ||
| Location | Medford, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,274 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tufts.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tufts | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,358 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,358 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,660 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,333 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,267 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 98% |
Admission |
Tufts | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,003 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 3,444 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.1% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | 1093/1360 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Tufts | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tufts | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tufts | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Tufts | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Tufts | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tufts University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (13,274 students vs. 3,623 students)
Tufts vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tufts or Siena College?
- Tufts University is 55.8% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($66,358.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at Tufts than Siena College ($66,358.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Tufts ($32,602 vs. $33,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 5.7% lower than costs at Tufts University ($16,700 vs. $17,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Tufts University (98% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 72.5% larger than aid received Siena College ($51,267 vs. $29,727)
Tufts vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tufts or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Tufts .
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Tufts (10.1%)
Tufts vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tufts 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 Tufts.
- The graduation rate at Tufts is higher than Siena College (90% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $23,300 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $59,800)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($18,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tufts graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($186 vs. $279)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/