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Overview |
Bates | Siena College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 98% |
Admission |
Bates | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1045/1270 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bates | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bates | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bates | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Bates | 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 Bates based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Siena College?
- Bates College is 49.1% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Bates than Siena College ($61,066.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Siena College ($27,491 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 3.7% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,610 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Bates College (98% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 71.7% larger than aid received Siena College ($51,414 vs. $29,952)
Bates vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Bates .
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Siena College (92% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $15,900 more per year than Siena College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $59,800)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $27,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/