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Overview |
Siena College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Siena College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Siena College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Siena College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Siena College | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 3,648 students)
Siena College vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or PennWest Clarion?
- Siena College is 430.7% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.8% higher at Siena College than PennWest Clarion ($40,945.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 28.5% lower than costs at Siena College ($12,930 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than PennWest Clarion (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($29,952 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at PennWest Clarion (3.5)
Siena College vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than PennWest Clarion (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $20,600 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $39,200)
- PennWest Clarion students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/