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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Siena Heights University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 1,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | sienaheights.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Siena Heights University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $28,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $28,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $21,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 1,545 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 930/1133 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Siena Heights University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $17,746 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $183 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 19% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 27% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Siena Heights University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 1,857 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Siena Heights University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Siena Heights University?
- Siena Heights University is 315.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central 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 North Central 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 North Central Campus than Siena Heights University ($7,832 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 65.3% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($7,380 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 195.3% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($21,168 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Siena Heights University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central 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 North Central .
- The average SAT score at Siena Heights University (1027) is 84 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Siena Heights University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Siena Heights University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Siena Heights University has a higher acceptance rate (65%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Siena Heights University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 North Central.
- The graduation rate at Siena Heights University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (42% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Siena Heights University earn on average $500 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,900)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $7,090 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($17,746 vs. $24,836)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($183 vs. $256)
- More Siena Heights University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central 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/