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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Siena College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 98% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 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 |
Wesleyan University | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,623 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Siena College?
- Wesleyan University is 56.7% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.7% higher at Wesleyan University than Siena College ($66,716.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Siena College ($20,463 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 14% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,700 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Wesleyan University (98% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 117.7% larger than aid received Siena College ($64,709 vs. $29,727)
Wesleyan University vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Wesleyan University .
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Siena College (92% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/