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Overview |
LEC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Painesville, OH | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 906 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lec.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
LEC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,588 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,588 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,842 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,678 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,417 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LEC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,085 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 587 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 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 |
LEC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LEC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
LEC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
LEC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 25% | ||
Campus |
LEC | 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 LEC based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 906 students)
LEC vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LEC or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than LEC for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $33,588.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Seton Hill University than Lake Erie College ($39,674.00 vs. $33,588.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Erie College than Seton Hill University ($22,678 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 23.1% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($10,842 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 11.4% larger than aid received Lake Erie College ($28,325 vs. $25,417)
LEC vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LEC 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 LEC .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at LEC (3.19)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than LEC (54.1%)
LEC vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LEC 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 LEC.
- The graduation rate at LEC is higher than Seton Hill University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $4,400 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $36,600)
- Seton Hill University and LEC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hill University and LEC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LEC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/