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Overview |
Seton Hill University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,988 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,674 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,674 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,350 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,576 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,325 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,668 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,090 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Seton Hill University | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | Claflin 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 1,830 students)
Seton Hill University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or Claflin University?
- Seton Hill University is 140.8% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.8% higher at Seton Hill University than Claflin University ($39,674.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Seton Hill University ($19,951 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 40.8% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($9,480 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 106.6% larger than aid received Claflin University ($28,325 vs. $13,707)
Seton Hill University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Claflin University (78%)
Seton Hill University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or Claflin 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 Claflin University and Seton Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Claflin University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $30,700)
- Seton Hill University students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Seton Hill University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/