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Overview |
IU Northwest | Siena Heights University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 1,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | sienaheights.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Siena Heights University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $28,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $28,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $21,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 1,545 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 930/1133 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
IU Northwest | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Siena Heights University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $17,746 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $183 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Siena Heights University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 1,857 students)
IU Northwest vs. Siena Heights University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Siena Heights University?
- Siena Heights University is 284.9% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Siena Heights University than Indiana University Northwest ($28,000.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Siena Heights University ($6,553 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 29.6% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($9,412 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena Heights University than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 141.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($21,168 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. Siena Heights University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Siena Heights University (1027) is 99 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Siena Heights University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Siena Heights University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- IU Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Siena Heights University (65%)
IU Northwest vs. Siena Heights University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Siena Heights University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (42% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Siena Heights University earn on average $2,900 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $39,500)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $7,284 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($17,746 vs. $25,030)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More Siena Heights University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/