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Overview |
CHC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CHC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 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 |
Academics |
CHC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
CHC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CHC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 25% | ||
Campus |
CHC | 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Seton Hill University than Chestnut Hill College ($39,674.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than CHC ($24,576 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 11.3% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($12,000 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 3.4% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($29,288 vs. $28,325)
CHC vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC 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 CHC .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
CHC vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC 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 CHC.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,000)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/