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Overview |
Seton Hill University | AU | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,988 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,674 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,674 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,350 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,576 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,325 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,668 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 2,090 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hill University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 1,363 students)
Seton Hill University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or AU?
- Seton Hill University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Seton Hill University than Averett University ($39,674.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Seton Hill University ($23,781 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 17.5% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($11,360 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University as Averett University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Averett University ($28,325 vs. $26,246)
Seton Hill University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at AU (3.07)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than AU (76%)
Seton Hill University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or AU? 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 AU and Seton Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Averett University (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $41,000)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/