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Overview |
Oakland | Siena Heights University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 1,857 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #490 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | sienaheights.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Siena Heights University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $28,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $28,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $21,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 1,545 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 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 |
Oakland | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Siena Heights University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,746 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $183 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 19% |
Students |
Oakland | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Siena Heights University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Siena Heights University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 1,857 students)
Oakland vs. Siena Heights University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Siena Heights University?
- Siena Heights University is 93.4% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Siena Heights University than Oakland University ($28,000.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Siena Heights University ($15,161 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 9% lower than costs at Siena Heights University ($11,192 vs. $12,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University as Siena Heights University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena Heights University students is 117% larger than aid received Oakland University ($21,168 vs. $9,755)
Oakland vs. Siena Heights University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland 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 Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Oakland University (1070) is 43 points higher than at Siena Heights University (1027)
- Incoming Oakland students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Siena Heights University (22)
- Accepted freshman Oakland students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Siena Heights University (3.32)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Siena Heights University (65%)
Oakland vs. Siena Heights University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland 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 Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Siena Heights University is higher than Oakland University (42% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Siena Heights University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $42,400)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $7,254 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakland graduates. ($17,746 vs. $25,000)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Oakland graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More Siena Heights University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/