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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Siena Heights University | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,324 | 1,832 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #668 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | sienaheights.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Siena Heights University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,200 | $28,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,200 | $28,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,440 | $13,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,388 | $17,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,236 | $24,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,351 | 1,809 | ||
| Admitted | 16,555 | 1,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1170 | 890/1140 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Siena Heights University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $17,746 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $183 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | 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
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 1,832 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Siena Heights University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Siena Heights University?
- Siena Heights University is 87.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.5% higher at Siena Heights University than Eastern Michigan University ($28,500.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Siena Heights University ($17,388 vs. $17,740)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 6.4% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($12,440 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 143.8% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($24,957 vs. $10,236)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Siena Heights University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University 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 Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 2 points higher than at Siena Heights University (1027)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Siena Heights University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Siena Heights University (3.32)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Siena Heights University (66.6%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Siena Heights University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University 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 Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Siena Heights University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Siena Heights University earn on average $800 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,600)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $7,754 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($17,746 vs. $25,500)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($183 vs. $263)
- More Siena Heights University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/