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Overview |
Siena College | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Penn State York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 84% |
Admission |
Siena College | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Siena College | Penn State York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Penn State York | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Siena College | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 718 students)
Siena College vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Penn State York?
- Siena College is 180% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.4% higher at Siena College than Penn State York ($40,945.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Siena College ($18,910 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 27.9% lower than costs at Siena College ($12,984 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Penn State York (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 254.9% larger than aid received Penn State York ($29,952 vs. $8,440)
Siena College vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Siena College .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Siena College vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Penn State York? 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 Penn State York and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Penn State York (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/