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Overview |
Siena Heights University | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,857 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sienaheights.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena Heights University | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,168 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Siena Heights University | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,545 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,004 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Siena Heights University | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena Heights University | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,746 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $215 |
Diversity |
Siena Heights University | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 7% |
Students |
Siena Heights University | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Siena Heights University | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (1,857 students vs. 1,704 students)
Siena Heights University vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena Heights University or UVa-Wise?
- Siena Heights University is 363.6% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Siena Heights University than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($28,000.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Siena Heights University ($9,923 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 2.4% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($11,919 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 48% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($21,168 vs. $14,299)
Siena Heights University vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena Heights University or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Siena Heights University .
- The average SAT score at Siena Heights University (1027) is 85 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Siena Heights University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Siena Heights University (3.32)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Siena Heights University (65%)
Siena Heights University vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena Heights University or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Siena Heights University.
- The graduation rate at Siena Heights University is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Siena Heights University earn on average $300 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $42,100)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $3,081 lower median federal student loan debt than UVa-Wise graduates. ($17,746 vs. $20,827)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UVa-Wise graduates. ($183 vs. $215)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena Heights University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/