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Overview |
Seton Hill University | RU | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,988 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,674 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,674 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,350 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,576 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,325 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,668 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,090 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,988 students)
Seton Hill University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or RU?
- Seton Hill University is 386.4% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96% higher at Seton Hill University than Radford University ($39,674.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Seton Hill University ($17,105 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 26.3% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($10,567 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 191% larger than aid received Radford University ($28,325 vs. $9,733)
Seton Hill University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Seton Hill University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or RU? 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 RU and Seton Hill University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Seton Hill University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,000)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/