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Overview |
Belhaven University | Siena College | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Belhaven University | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Belhaven University | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 3,627 students)
Belhaven University vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or Siena College?
- Siena College is 46.3% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at Siena College than Belhaven University ($40,945.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than Siena College ($19,794 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 82.5% lower than costs at Siena College ($9,100 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Belhaven University (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 75.5% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($29,952 vs. $17,067)
Belhaven University vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Belhaven University vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven 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 Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Belhaven University (74% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $18,900 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $40,900)
- Siena College students graduate with a $1,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,402)
- Siena College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/