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Overview |
Siena College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Siena College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Siena College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Siena College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 880 students)
Siena College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Bennington than Siena College ($60,648.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than Bennington ($30,842 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena College are 6.7% lower than costs at Bennington College ($16,610 vs. $17,720)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Siena College as Bennington College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 64.2% larger than aid received Siena College ($49,183 vs. $29,952)
Siena College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Siena College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Bennington College (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $28,100 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/