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IPFW IU Northwest Purdue North Central Purdue BSU Adrian College Benedictine University IU South Bend IU Manchester University University of Minnesota-Rochester UC Merced| Purdue University Calumet Campus | Siena Heights University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Siena Heights University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 1,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | sienaheights.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Siena Heights University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $28,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $28,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $21,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 1,545 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 930/1133 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Siena Heights University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $17,746 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $183 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 19% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 27% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Siena Heights University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 1,857 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Siena Heights University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Siena Heights University?
- Siena Heights University is 315.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.2% higher at Siena Heights University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($28,000.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Siena Heights University ($10,908 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 61.4% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($7,560 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 271.2% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($21,168 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Siena Heights University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Siena Heights University (1027) is 67 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Siena Heights University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Siena Heights University has a higher acceptance rate (65%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Siena Heights University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Siena Heights University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $100 more per year than Siena Heights University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,400)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $3,162 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($17,746 vs. $20,908)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($183 vs. $216)
- More Siena Heights University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/