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Overview |
Siena College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Siena College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Siena College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Siena College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,231 students)
Siena College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 33% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at Susquahanna than Siena College ($54,440.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Siena College ($28,605 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 11% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,960 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Susquehanna University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 36.6% larger than aid received Siena College ($40,914 vs. $29,952)
Siena College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- Siena College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Siena College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Siena College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $57,000)
- Susquehanna University and Siena College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Siena College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/