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Overview |
CMU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 1,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | sienaheights.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $28,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $28,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $21,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 1,545 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
CMU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,746 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $183 |
Diversity |
CMU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 19% |
Students |
CMU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 1,857 students)
CMU vs. Siena Heights University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Siena Heights University?
- Siena Heights University is 112.1% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.1% higher at Siena Heights University than Central Michigan University ($28,000.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Siena Heights University ($15,605 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 8.5% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($11,248 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University than Central Michigan University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 87.1% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($21,168 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Siena Heights University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU 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 CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 22 points higher than at Siena Heights University (1027)
- Incoming CMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Siena Heights University (22)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Siena Heights University (3.32)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Siena Heights University (65%)
CMU vs. Siena Heights University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU 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 CMU.
- The graduation rate at CMU is higher than Siena Heights University (54% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Central Michigan University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Siena Heights University graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $42,400)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $9,254 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($17,746 vs. $27,000)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More CMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena Heights University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/