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Overview |
Nichols | Siena College | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Nichols | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 1045/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Nichols | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Nichols | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | 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 Nichols based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Siena College?
- Siena College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Siena College than Nichols College ($40,945.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Siena College ($27,192 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 17.7% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,110 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 13% larger than aid received Nichols College ($29,952 vs. $26,515)
Nichols vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Nichols vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols 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 Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Nichols College (74% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,800)
- Siena College and Nichols graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Siena College and Nichols 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 Nichols students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/