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Overview |
KSC | Siena College | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
KSC | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 | Dec 1, 2023 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
KSC | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
KSC | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
KSC | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 20% | ||
Campus |
KSC | 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 KSC based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Siena College?
- Siena College is 248.3% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.7% higher at Siena College than Keene State College ($40,945.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Siena College ($19,546 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 22.7% lower than costs at Siena College ($13,534 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Siena College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 197% larger than aid received Keene State College ($29,952 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or KSC .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Siena College (80.3%)
KSC vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC 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 KSC.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Keene State College (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $15,400 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,400)
- Keene State College students graduate with a $705 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,295 vs. $27,000)
- KSC graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/