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Overview |
EIU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | sienaheights.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $28,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $28,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $21,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 1,545 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 |
EIU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $17,746 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $183 |
Diversity |
EIU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
EIU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 27% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,857 students)
EIU vs. Siena Heights University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Siena Heights University?
- Siena Heights University is 188.4% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.7% higher at Siena Heights University than Eastern Illinois University ($28,000.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Siena Heights University ($13,380 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 12.8% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($10,812 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Siena Heights University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 79.8% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($21,168 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Siena Heights University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at Siena Heights University (1027) is 17 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Siena Heights University (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Siena Heights University (3.32)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Siena Heights University (65%)
EIU vs. Siena Heights University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Siena Heights University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Siena Heights University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,400)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $5,904 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($17,746 vs. $23,650)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($183 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena Heights University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/