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Ithaca College vs Siena College

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Ithaca College Siena College
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 69% 69%
SAT range (mid 50%) 1,230-1,390 1,110-1,360
ACT range (mid 50%) 27-30 27-33
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $33,926 $33,733
Sticker cost of attendance $68,699 $64,870
Graduation rate 76% 75%
Retention rate 85% 83%
Undergraduates 4,242 3,409
Student-faculty ratio 10:1 12:1
Setting Ithaca, NY Loudonville, NY
Type Private nonprofit Private nonprofit
Application fee $60 None
Test policy Required for some Required for some

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Common questions

Is Ithaca College or Siena College harder to get into?

Ithaca College is more selective, with a 69% acceptance rate versus 69% at Siena College. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Ithaca College or Siena College?

Siena College has the lower average net price ($33,733 versus $33,926). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.