Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| Siena Heights University | Western Michigan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Siena Heights University | WMU | ||
| Location | Adrian, MI | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,857 | 17,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #490 | #634 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sienaheights.edu | wmich.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Siena Heights University | WMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $14,523 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $18,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,200 | $11,102 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $20,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,168 | $6,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Siena Heights University | WMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,545 | 20,501 | ||
| Admitted | 1,004 | 17,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | WMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Siena Heights University | WMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,746 | $26,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $275 |
Diversity |
Siena Heights University | WMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 1% |
Students |
Siena Heights University | WMU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Siena Heights University | WMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,857 students)
Siena Heights University vs. WMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Siena Heights University or WMU?
- Siena Heights University is 92.8% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Siena Heights University than Western Michigan University ($28,000.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Siena Heights University ($20,030 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 9.9% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($11,102 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 210.7% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($21,168 vs. $6,813)
Siena Heights University vs. WMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Siena Heights University or WMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WMU or Siena Heights University .
- The average SAT score at Western Michigan University (1030) is 3 points higher than at Siena Heights University (1027)
- Incoming Siena Heights University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Siena Heights University (3.32)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Siena Heights University (65%)
Siena Heights University vs. WMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Siena Heights University or WMU? 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 WMU and Siena Heights University.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Siena Heights University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Siena Heights University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,400)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $8,887 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($17,746 vs. $26,633)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($183 vs. $275)
- More WMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena Heights University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/