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Marist College Union College NCAT Morehouse Florida A&M SHU SUNY College at Oneonta The College of Saint Rose Tuskegee University Spelman Tennessee State University Savannah State University| Clark Atlanta University | Siena College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CAU | Siena College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
CAU | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
CAU | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
CAU | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CAU | 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
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 3,648 students)
CAU vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Siena College?
- Siena College is 86.6% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.6% higher at Siena College than Clark Atlanta University ($40,945.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark Atlanta University than Siena College ($30,015 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 51.2% lower than costs at Siena College ($10,982 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Clark Atlanta University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 217.6% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($29,952 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or CAU .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CAU (3.28)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Clark Atlanta University (74% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $21,400 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $38,400)
- Siena College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Siena College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/