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Overview |
Siena College | BBC | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Siena College | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Siena College | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $182 |
Diversity |
Siena College | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Siena College | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | BBC | ||
| 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 552 students)
Siena College vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or BBC?
- Siena College is 37.9% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Siena College than Clarks Summit University ($40,945.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Siena College ($16,176 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 127.5% lower than costs at Siena College ($7,300 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 51.4% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($29,952 vs. $19,782)
Siena College vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at BBC (3.31)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than BBC (65.2%)
Siena College vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or BBC? 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 BBC and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Clarks Summit University (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $26,000 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BBC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/