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Overview |
Siena Heights University | JC | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Jamestown, ND | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,832 | 1,215 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #712 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sienaheights.edu | jc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena Heights University | JC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $24,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $8,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,740 | $20,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,957 | $16,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Siena Heights University | JC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,809 | 1,047 | ||
| Admitted | 1,204 | 979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Siena Heights University | JC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena Heights University | JC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,746 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
Siena Heights University | JC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
Siena Heights University | JC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Siena Heights University | JC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Siena Heights University is larger than than JC based on total student enrollment (1,832 students vs. 1,215 students)
Siena Heights University vs. JC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena Heights University or JC?
- Siena Heights University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $24,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Siena Heights University than Jamestown College ($28,500.00 vs. $24,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena Heights University than JC ($17,740 vs. $20,897)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 48.4% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($8,920 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University as Jamestown College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 55.4% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($24,957 vs. $16,062)
Siena Heights University vs. JC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena Heights University or JC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JC or Siena Heights University .
- The average SAT score at Jamestown College (1044) is 17 points higher than at Siena Heights University (1027)
- Incoming JC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Siena Heights University (22)
- Accepted freshman Siena Heights University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Siena Heights University (66.6%)
Siena Heights University vs. JC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena Heights University or JC? 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 JC and Siena Heights University.
- The graduation rate at JC is higher than Siena Heights University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Jamestown College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Siena Heights University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,400)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $8,254 lower median federal student loan debt than JC graduates. ($17,746 vs. $26,000)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than JC graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena Heights University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/