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Overview |
Siena College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Siena College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Siena College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Siena College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Siena College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Siena College based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 3,648 students)
Siena College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Siena College is 479.1% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at Siena College than SUNY at Albany ($40,945.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Siena College ($17,714 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 6.5% lower than costs at Siena College ($15,598 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than SUNY at Albany (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 160.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($29,952 vs. $11,485)
Siena College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
Siena College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than SUNY at Albany (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $4,000 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($21,065 vs. $27,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/