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TU Marist College Frostburg State University UMES Union College SHU Maryland Delaware State University SUNY College at Oneonta The College of Saint Rose Loyola University Maryland UMBC| Salisbury University | Siena College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Salisbury | Siena College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Siena College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,648 students)
Salisbury vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Siena College?
- Siena College is 441.9% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.1% higher at Siena College than Salisbury University ($40,945.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Siena College ($19,756 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 27.9% lower than costs at Siena College ($12,990 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Salisbury University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 333% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($29,952 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Salisbury vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Salisbury University (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury 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/