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Overview |
Wellesley | Siena College | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,418 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,920 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,501 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,549 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 98% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,184 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.9% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 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 | 1440/1550 | 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 8, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 2% | ||
| 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 | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Wellesley | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | 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
- Siena College is larger than than Wellesley based on total student enrollment (3,623 students vs. 2,418 students)
Wellesley vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Siena College?
- Wellesley College is 50.3% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at Wellesley than Siena College ($64,000.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Siena College ($21,501 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 19.3% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($16,700 vs. $19,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Wellesley College (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 107% larger than aid received Siena College ($61,549 vs. $29,727)
Wellesley vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Wellesley .
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Wellesley (13.9%)
Wellesley vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Siena College (92% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $59,800)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $18,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($8,900 vs. $27,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($92 vs. $279)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/