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Overview |
Hood | Siena College | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Hood | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hood | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hood | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Hood | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Hood based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Siena College?
- Hood College is 7% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Hood than Siena College ($43,800.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Siena College ($23,624 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 22.1% lower than costs at Siena College ($13,600 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 13.7% larger than aid received Siena College ($34,047 vs. $29,952)
Hood vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood 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 Hood.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Hood College (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,300)
- Siena College and Hood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Siena College and Hood 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 Hood students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/