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Overview |
Hunter | Siena College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hunter | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 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 |
Hunter | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Hunter | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 3,648 students)
Hunter vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Siena College?
- Siena College is 490.8% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 175.2% higher at Siena College than CUNY Hunter College ($40,945.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Siena College ($4,848 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 53.7% lower than costs at Siena College ($10,808 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 221.2% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($29,952 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter 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 Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (74% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/