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Overview |
Hood | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hood | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| 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 |
Hood | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hood | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Hood | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Hood | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hood College is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,988 students)
Hood vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Seton Hill University?
- Hood College is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Hood than Seton Hill University ($43,800.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than Seton Hill University ($23,624 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 1.9% lower than costs at Hood College ($13,350 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hood College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 20.2% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($34,047 vs. $28,325)
Hood vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood 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 Hood .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood 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 Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Seton Hill University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $41,000)
- Seton Hill University and Hood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hill University and Hood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/