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Overview |
Siena College | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Siena College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Siena College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Siena College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,484 students)
Siena College vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Alvernia University?
- Siena College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Siena College than Alvernia University ($40,945.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Siena College ($27,091 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 18.4% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,030 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 16.3% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($29,952 vs. $25,757)
Siena College vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Siena College vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Alvernia University (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,800)
- Alvernia University and Siena College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alvernia University and Siena College 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 Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/