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Overview |
UMass | Siena College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,810 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,591 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,527 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,869 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,954 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,343 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 98% |
Admission |
UMass | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,424 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 29,129 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
UMass | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 3,623 students)
UMass vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Siena College?
- Siena College is 156.6% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($42,580.00 vs. $16,591.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Siena College than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($42,580.00 vs. $38,527.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Siena College ($22,954 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 12.3% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,869 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than University of Massachusetts Amherst (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 140.8% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($29,727 vs. $12,343)
UMass vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or UMass .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than UMass (57.8%)
UMass vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $4,600 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMass students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/