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Overview |
Siena College | CHC | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #898 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Siena College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 900/1090 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Siena College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Siena College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Siena College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | CHC | ||
| 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 1,420 students)
Siena College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or CHC?
- Siena College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Siena College than Chestnut Hill College ($40,945.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Siena College ($25,357 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 38.4% lower than costs at Siena College ($12,000 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Chestnut Hill College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 2.3% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($29,952 vs. $29,288)
Siena College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Siena College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or CHC? 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 CHC and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (74% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $14,500 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/