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Overview |
Siena College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 569 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Siena College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $315 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Siena College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| 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 Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 569 students)
Siena College vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Siena College is 610.9% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 610.9% higher at Siena College than Potomac College Herndon ($40,945.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 46.2% lower than costs at Siena College ($11,360 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Potomac College Herndon (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($29,952 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Siena College .
Siena College vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Potomac College Herndon (74% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Potomac College-Herndon graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,400)
- Siena College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,500)
- Siena College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($279 vs. $315)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/