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Overview |
Wheaton College | Siena College | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 3,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $42,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $42,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,430 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,638 | $32,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,217 | $29,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,702 | 8,992 | ||
| Admitted | 3,354 | 6,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (3,623 students vs. 1,778 students)
Wheaton College vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Siena College?
- Wheaton College is 44.7% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.7% higher at Wheaton College than Siena College ($61,600.00 vs. $42,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Siena College ($31,638 vs. $32,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 8.2% lower than costs at Siena College ($15,430 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Wheaton College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 52.1% larger than aid received Siena College ($45,217 vs. $29,727)
Wheaton College vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Siena College (70.6%)
Wheaton College vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Siena College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College 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/