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Overview |
GSU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 1,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | sienaheights.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $28,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $28,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $21,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 1,545 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $17,746 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $183 |
Diversity |
GSU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 19% |
Students |
GSU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 27% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 1,857 students)
GSU vs. Siena Heights University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Siena Heights University?
- Siena Heights University is 272.7% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at Siena Heights University than Governors State University ($28,000.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Siena Heights University ($9,833 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 10.9% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($11,000 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University as Siena Heights University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 76.6% larger than aid received Governors State University ($21,168 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. Siena Heights University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU 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 GSU .
- The average SAT score at Siena Heights University (1027) is 116 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming Siena Heights University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Siena Heights University (3.32)
- Siena Heights University has a higher acceptance rate (65%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Siena Heights University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $200 more per year than Siena Heights University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,400)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $496 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena Heights University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $17,746)
- GSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Siena Heights University graduates. ($178 vs. $183)
- More Siena Heights University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/