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Overview |
BSU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 1,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | sienaheights.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $28,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $28,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $21,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 1,545 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 930/1133 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BSU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,746 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $183 |
Diversity |
BSU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
BSU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 27% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,857 students)
BSU vs. Siena Heights University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Siena Heights University?
- Siena Heights University is 232% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Siena Heights University than Ball State University ($28,000.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Siena Heights University ($12,615 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 11.9% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($10,904 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 85.4% larger than aid received Ball State University ($21,168 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Siena Heights University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Siena Heights University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena Heights University or BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 43 points higher than at Siena Heights University (1027)
- Incoming BSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Siena Heights University (22)
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Siena Heights University (3.32)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Siena Heights University (65%)
BSU vs. Siena Heights University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU or Siena Heights 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 Siena Heights University and BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Siena Heights University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $100 more per year than Siena Heights University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,400)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $7,254 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($17,746 vs. $25,000)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena Heights University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/