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Marist College Union College University of Maine SHU SUNY College at Oneonta The College of Saint Rose SUNY Cortland Ithaca College Endicott College Merrimack University of Scranton University at Albany- SUNY| University of Southern Maine | Siena College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Siena College | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1045/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 3,648 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Siena College?
- Siena College is 407.8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at Siena College than University of Southern Maine ($40,945.00 vs. $22,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Siena College ($12,343 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 52.1% lower than costs at Siena College ($10,924 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than University of Southern Maine (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 209.8% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($29,952 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or University of Southern Maine .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- University of Southern Maine has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Siena College (80.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than University of Southern Maine (74% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $17,200 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/