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Overview |
Lesley University | Siena College | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,406 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lesley.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lesley University | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,514 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,514 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,138 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,414 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,279 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lesley University | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,144 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 2,711 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lesley University | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lesley University | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,320 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lesley University | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lesley University | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Lesley University | 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
- Siena College is larger than than Lesley University based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 3,406 students)
Lesley University vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lesley University or Siena College?
- Siena College is 34.2% more expensive to attend than Lesley University for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Siena College than Lesley University ($40,945.00 vs. $30,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Lesley University ($30,842 vs. $32,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 15.2% lower than costs at Lesley University ($16,610 vs. $19,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lesley University than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 84% larger than aid received Lesley University ($29,952 vs. $16,279)
Lesley University vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lesley University or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Lesley University .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Lesley University (3.31)
- Lesley University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Lesley University vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lesley University 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 Lesley University.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Lesley University (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $21,200 more per year than Lesley University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $38,600)
- Lesley University students graduate with a $2,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($24,320 vs. $27,000)
- Lesley University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lesley University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/