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Overview |
Siena College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Siena College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.36 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Siena College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Siena College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| 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 Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,801 students)
Siena College vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Mercyhurst College?
- Siena College is 1% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Siena College than Mercyhurst College ($40,945.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Siena College ($24,935 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 18.4% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,025 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Mercyhurst College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 8.2% larger than aid received Siena College ($32,418 vs. $29,952)
Siena College vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Siena College vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Mercyhurst College? 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 Mercyhurst College and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Mercyhurst College (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/