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Overview |
Siena College | Capital University | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Siena College | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Siena College | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Siena College | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Capital University | ||
| 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 Capital University based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,617 students)
Siena College vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Capital University?
- Siena College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Capital University for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Siena College than Capital University ($40,945.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Siena College ($24,439 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 35% lower than costs at Siena College ($12,308 vs. $16,610)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Siena College as Capital University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 5.2% larger than aid received Capital University ($29,952 vs. $28,469)
Siena College vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Siena College vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Capital 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 Capital University and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Capital University (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,300)
- Capital University and Siena College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Capital 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 Capital University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/