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Overview |
Siena Heights University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,857 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sienaheights.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Siena Heights University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,168 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Siena Heights University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,545 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,004 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Siena Heights University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,746 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $240 |
Diversity |
Siena Heights University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 9% |
Students |
Siena Heights University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Siena Heights University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,857 students)
Siena Heights University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena Heights University or WVSU?
- Siena Heights University is 244.7% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.8% higher at Siena Heights University than West Virginia State University ($28,000.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Siena Heights University ($11,684 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena Heights University are 0.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($12,200 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 123.2% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($21,168 vs. $9,482)
Siena Heights University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena Heights University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Siena Heights University .
- The average SAT score at Siena Heights University (1027) is 100 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Siena Heights University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Siena Heights University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Siena Heights University (65%)
Siena Heights University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena Heights University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Siena Heights University.
- The graduation rate at Siena Heights University is higher than West Virginia State University (42% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Siena Heights University earn on average $9,700 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $32,700)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $5,504 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($17,746 vs. $23,250)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($183 vs. $240)
- More Siena Heights University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/