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Overview |
Rockhurst | Siena College | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,405 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #285 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockhurst.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockhurst | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,700 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,700 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,280 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,994 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,842 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Rockhurst | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1083/1288 | 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 | Jun 30, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rockhurst | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockhurst | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rockhurst | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Rockhurst | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Rockhurst | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 3,405 students)
Rockhurst vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockhurst or Siena College?
- Siena College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Siena College than Rockhurst University ($40,945.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Siena College ($22,994 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 61.6% lower than costs at Siena College ($10,280 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Siena College ($32,842 vs. $29,952)
Rockhurst vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockhurst or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Rockhurst .
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Rockhurst vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockhurst 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 Rockhurst.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is the same as at Siena College (74% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $53,500)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/