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Overview |
Siena College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Siena College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Siena College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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 Southern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,903 students)
Siena College vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Southern Adventist University?
- Siena College is 78.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at Siena College than Southern Adventist University ($40,945.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Adventist University than Siena College ($24,332 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 99.4% lower than costs at Siena College ($8,330 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Siena College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 113.9% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($29,952 vs. $14,000)
Siena College vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Siena College vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Southern Adventist University (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $15,200 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University 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/