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EC University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Franciscan Nova College of Mount Saint Vincent FGCU UT BAC Florida Southern Chatham Flagler University of St Thomas| Seton Hill University | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seton Hill University | AMU | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,988 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,674 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,674 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,350 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,576 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,325 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,668 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 2,090 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Seton Hill University | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | AMU | ||
| 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 AMU based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 1,310 students)
Seton Hill University vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or AMU?
- Seton Hill University is 57.6% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at Seton Hill University than Ave Maria University ($39,674.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Seton Hill University ($21,078 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 0.4% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($13,350 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 32.7% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($28,325 vs. $21,341)
Seton Hill University vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at AMU (3.6)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than AMU (44.2%)
Seton Hill University vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or AMU? 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 AMU and Seton Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Ave Maria University (45% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/