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Overview |
PAFA | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 172 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pafa.org | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
PAFA | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,500 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,500 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,512 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,191 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,087 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
PAFA | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 183 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 167 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PAFA | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PAFA | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $22,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
PAFA | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
PAFA | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 25% | ||
Campus |
PAFA | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hill University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 172 students)
PAFA vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PAFA or Seton Hill University?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at PAFA than Seton Hill University ($40,500.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than PAFA ($24,576 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 31.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($13,350 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 76.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($28,325 vs. $16,087)
PAFA vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PAFA 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 PAFA .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
PAFA vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PAFA 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 PAFA.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Seton Hill University (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $19,000 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/