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Overview |
ASU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Boone, NC | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,436 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | appstate.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,242 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,582 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,084 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,443 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 100% |
Admission |
ASU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,255 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 18,489 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ASU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
ASU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Seton Hill 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
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 1,988 students)
ASU vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 835.3% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96% higher at Seton Hill University than Appalachian State University ($39,674.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Seton Hill University ($13,084 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 15.3% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($11,582 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 280.6% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($28,325 vs. $7,443)
ASU vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or ASU .
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Seton Hill University (3.74)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
ASU vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and ASU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Seton Hill University (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $600 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $41,000)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/