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Taylor University IU Olivet Nazarene University Capital University Grace College and Theological Seminary IUPUI Purdue Anderson University Valpo Bellarmine University MVNU Cedarville University| Indiana Wesleyan University | Siena Heights University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | sienaheights.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $28,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $28,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $21,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 1,545 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IWU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Siena Heights University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $17,746 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $183 |
Diversity |
IWU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
IWU | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 27% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Indiana Wesleyan University is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,857 students)
IWU vs. Siena Heights University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Siena Heights University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 6% more expensive to attend than Siena Heights University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at IWU than Siena Heights University ($29,684.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena Heights University than IWU ($20,074 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 21.4% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($10,050 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Siena Heights University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 4.8% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($21,168 vs. $20,194)
IWU vs. Siena Heights University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 59 points higher than at Siena Heights University (1027)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Siena Heights University (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Siena Heights University (3.32)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Siena Heights University (65%)
IWU vs. Siena Heights University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Siena Heights University (70% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Siena Heights University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,400)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $6,358 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($17,746 vs. $24,104)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($183 vs. $249)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena Heights University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/