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Overview |
Siena College | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Location | Loudonville, NY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,648 | 2,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siena.edu | pugetsound.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena College | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,945 | $57,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,945 | $57,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $14,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,842 | $41,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,952 | $32,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Siena College | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,344 | 5,345 | ||
| Admitted | 6,704 | 4,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1270 | 1170/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Siena College | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena College | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Siena College | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Siena College | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Siena College | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Siena College is larger than than University of Puget Sound based on total student enrollment (3,648 students vs. 2,023 students)
Siena College vs. University of Puget Sound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena College or University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound is 40% more expensive to attend than Siena College for in-state tuition ($57,330.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at University of Puget Sound than Siena College ($57,330.00 vs. $40,945.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena College than University of Puget Sound ($30,842 vs. $41,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Puget Sound are 15.1% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,430 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Puget Sound than Siena College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Puget Sound students is 8.4% larger than aid received Siena College ($32,482 vs. $29,952)
Siena College vs. University of Puget Sound Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena College or University of Puget Sound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Puget Sound or Siena College .
- Accepted freshman University of Puget Sound students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Siena College (3.53)
- University of Puget Sound has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Siena College vs. University of Puget Sound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena College or University of Puget Sound? 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 of Puget Sound and Siena College.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than University of Puget Sound (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $2,200 more per year than University of Puget Sound graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $57,600)
- University of Puget Sound and Siena College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Puget Sound and Siena College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Puget Sound graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/