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Overview |
Siena Heights University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,857 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sienaheights.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena Heights University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,168 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Siena Heights University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,545 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,004 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena Heights University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena Heights University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,746 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $227 |
Diversity |
Siena Heights University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
Siena Heights University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Siena Heights University | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,857 students)
Siena Heights University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena Heights University or Fairmont State ?
- Siena Heights University is 365% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.1% higher at Siena Heights University than Fairmont State University ($28,000.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Siena Heights University ($10,794 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 21.7% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($10,022 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 223.3% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($21,168 vs. $6,547)
Siena Heights University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena Heights University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Siena Heights University .
- The average SAT score at Siena Heights University (1027) is 65 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Siena Heights University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Siena Heights University (3.32)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Siena Heights University (65%)
Siena Heights University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena Heights University or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Siena Heights University.
- The graduation rate at Siena Heights University is higher than Fairmont State University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Siena Heights University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,600)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $4,254 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($17,746 vs. $22,000)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($183 vs. $227)
- More Siena Heights University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/