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Overview |
Indiana State | Siena Heights University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 1,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | sienaheights.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Siena Heights University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $28,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $28,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $21,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 1,545 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Siena Heights University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $17,746 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $183 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Indiana State | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Siena Heights University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,857 students)
Indiana State vs. Siena Heights University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Siena Heights University?
- Siena Heights University is 196.2% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Siena Heights University than Indiana State University ($28,000.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Siena Heights University ($12,688 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 7.5% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($11,350 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 96% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($21,168 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Siena Heights University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State 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 Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Siena Heights University (1027) is 117 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Siena Heights University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Siena Heights University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Siena Heights University (65%)
Indiana State vs. Siena Heights University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Indiana State is the same as at Siena Heights University (42% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Siena Heights University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $40,400)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $5,974 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($17,746 vs. $23,720)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($183 vs. $245)
- More Siena Heights University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/