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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | Siena College | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,364 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,364 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,202 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,913 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,751 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 1,366 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Colby-Sawyer | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | 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 Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 943 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or Siena College?
- Colby Sawyer College is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Siena College ($46,364.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby Sawyer College than Siena College ($28,202 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby Sawyer College are 1.5% lower than costs at Siena College ($16,368 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 26.6% larger than aid received Siena College ($37,913 vs. $29,952)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Colby-Sawyer .
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Colby-Sawyer (78%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Colby Sawyer College (74% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Colby-Sawyer graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,900)
- Siena College and Colby-Sawyer graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Siena College and Colby-Sawyer graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colby-Sawyer students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/