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Overview |
Eastern | Siena Heights University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | sienaheights.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Siena Heights University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $28,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $28,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $21,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,545 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Siena Heights University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $17,746 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $183 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Eastern | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Siena Heights University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,857 students)
Eastern vs. Siena Heights University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Siena Heights University?
- Siena Heights University is 193.4% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Siena Heights University than Eastern Kentucky University ($28,000.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Siena Heights University ($10,806 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 17.8% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($10,360 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 100% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($21,168 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Siena Heights University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 1 points higher than at Siena Heights University (1027)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Siena Heights University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Siena Heights University (3.32)
- Siena Heights University has a higher acceptance rate (65%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Siena Heights University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Siena Heights University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Siena Heights University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,900)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $5,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($17,746 vs. $23,695)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($183 vs. $245)
- More Siena Heights University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/