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EC University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg College of Mount Saint Vincent LHU Temple Chatham Mercyhurst College Duquesne University Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Seton Hill University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seton Hill University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,988 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,674 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,674 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,350 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,576 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,325 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,668 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,090 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Seton Hill University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,988 students)
Seton Hill University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or Penn College?
- Seton Hill University is 156.8% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Seton Hill University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($39,674.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Seton Hill University ($23,030 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 10.1% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($12,130 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 290.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($28,325 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Seton Hill University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Seton Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $3,400 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $41,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/