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Overview |
JCSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 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 |
JCSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
JCSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 25% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 127% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127% higher at Seton Hill University than Johnson C Smith University ($39,674.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Seton Hill University ($20,045 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 88% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($7,100 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 119.4% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($28,325 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU 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 JCSU .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 1.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Johnson C Smith University (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $10,700 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $30,300)
- Seton Hill University students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Seton Hill University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/