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EC University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg College of Mount Saint Vincent Chatham Mercyhurst College Duquesne University Saint Vincent College| Clarks Summit University | Seton Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BBC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Clarks Summit, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 552 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bbc.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
BBC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,700 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,700 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,300 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,176 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,782 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BBC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 342 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 223 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BBC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BBC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,688 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $182 | $279 |
Diversity |
BBC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BBC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 25% | ||
Campus |
BBC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hill University is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 552 students)
BBC vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BBC or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Seton Hill University than Clarks Summit University ($39,674.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Seton Hill University ($16,176 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 82.9% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($7,300 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 43.2% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($28,325 vs. $19,782)
BBC vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BBC 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 BBC .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at BBC (3.31)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than BBC (65.2%)
BBC vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BBC 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 BBC.
- The graduation rate at BBC is the same as at Seton Hill University (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $7,200 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/