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Overview |
Spelman | Siena Heights University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 1,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | sienaheights.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Siena Heights University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $28,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $28,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $21,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Spelman | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 1,545 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 930/1133 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Siena Heights University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,746 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $183 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 19% |
Students |
Spelman | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Siena Heights University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Spelman College is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 1,857 students)
Spelman vs. Siena Heights University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Siena Heights University?
- Siena Heights University is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Siena Heights University than Spelman College ($28,000.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Siena Heights University than Spelman ($20,074 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena Heights University are 28.4% lower than costs at Spelman College ($12,200 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University than Spelman College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 99.2% larger than aid received Spelman College ($21,168 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Siena Heights University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Siena Heights University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena Heights University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Siena Heights University (1027) is 12 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Spelman students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Siena Heights University (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Siena Heights University (3.32)
- Siena Heights University has a higher acceptance rate (65%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Siena Heights University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or Siena Heights University? 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 Siena Heights University and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Siena Heights University (77% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Siena Heights University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $42,400)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $9,254 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($17,746 vs. $27,000)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Siena Heights University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/