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Marist College Union College SHU SUNY College at Oneonta The College of Saint Rose SUNY Cortland Ithaca College Endicott College Merrimack University of Scranton University at Albany- SUNY Loyola University Maryland| Colorado Christian University | Siena College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCU | Siena College | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CCU | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CCU | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCU | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
CCU | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CCU | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 3,648 students)
CCU vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or Siena College?
- Siena College is 11.6% more expensive to attend than CCU for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Siena College than Colorado Christian University ($40,945.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Christian University than Siena College ($23,313 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 48.4% lower than costs at Siena College ($11,194 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 18.9% larger than aid received Colorado Christian University ($29,952 vs. $25,200)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Siena College (3.53)
CCU vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU 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 CCU.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Colorado Christian University (74% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $18,200 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $41,600)
- Colorado Christian University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CCU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/