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SPU Marist College Union College SHU UW-Seattle SUNY College at Oneonta Seattle U The College of Saint Rose Whitworth University SUNY Cortland Gonzaga Saint Martin's University| Siena College | Pacific Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Siena College | PLU | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Siena College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Siena College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Siena College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Siena College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,633 students)
Siena College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at PLU than Siena College ($49,472.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Siena College ($24,825 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 40.5% lower than costs at Siena College ($11,826 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Siena College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Siena College ($36,435 vs. $29,952)
Siena College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Siena College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or PLU? 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 PLU and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $7,500 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $52,300)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($25,800 vs. $27,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/