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Overview |
Siena Heights University | MIAD | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,832 | 885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sienaheights.edu | miad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena Heights University | MIAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $40,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $40,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $10,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,740 | $28,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,957 | $24,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Siena Heights University | MIAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,809 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 1,204 | 665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 940/1140 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Siena Heights University | MIAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena Heights University | MIAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,746 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
Siena Heights University | MIAD | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
Siena Heights University | MIAD | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Siena Heights University | MIAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Siena Heights University is larger than than MIAD based on total student enrollment (1,832 students vs. 885 students)
Siena Heights University vs. MIAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena Heights University or MIAD?
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is 42% more expensive to attend than Siena Heights University for in-state tuition ($40,480.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at MIAD than Siena Heights University ($40,480.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena Heights University than MIAD ($17,740 vs. $28,024)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are 26.9% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($10,430 vs. $13,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University as Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design ($24,957 vs. $24,605)
Siena Heights University vs. MIAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena Heights University or MIAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MIAD or Siena Heights University .
- Accepted freshman Siena Heights University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at MIAD (3.08)
- Siena Heights University has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than MIAD (62.8%)
Siena Heights University vs. MIAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena Heights University or MIAD? 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 MIAD and Siena Heights University.
- The graduation rate at MIAD is higher than Siena Heights University (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Siena Heights University earn on average $6,400 more per year than MIAD graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $36,000)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $9,254 lower median federal student loan debt than MIAD graduates. ($17,746 vs. $27,000)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than MIAD graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More MIAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena Heights University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/