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Overview |
Kent State | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kent State | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 1,988 students)
Kent State vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 222.4% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.3% higher at Seton Hill University than Kent State University at Kent ($39,674.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Seton Hill University ($19,046 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 5.3% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($12,676 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 196.9% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($28,325 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State 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 Kent State .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Kent State vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Seton Hill University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $700 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/