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Overview |
Siena Heights University | SAU | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,857 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sienaheights.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena Heights University | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,168 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Siena Heights University | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,545 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 1,004 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena Heights University | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena Heights University | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,746 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $248 |
Diversity |
Siena Heights University | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 5% |
Students |
Siena Heights University | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Siena Heights University | SAU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 1,857 students)
Siena Heights University vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena Heights University or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Siena Heights University for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at SAU than Siena Heights University ($31,020.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena Heights University than SAU ($20,074 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 14.5% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($10,652 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($21,168 vs. $20,677)
Siena Heights University vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena Heights University or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Siena Heights University .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 46 points higher than at Siena Heights University (1027)
- Incoming SAU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Siena Heights University (22)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Siena Heights University (3.32)
- Siena Heights University has a higher acceptance rate (65%) than SAU (47.3%)
Siena Heights University vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena Heights University or SAU? 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 SAU and Siena Heights University.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Siena Heights University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $200 more per year than Siena Heights University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,400)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $6,297 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($17,746 vs. $24,043)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($183 vs. $248)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena Heights University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/