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Overview |
Seton Hill University | SU | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,988 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,674 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,674 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,350 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,576 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,325 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,668 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,090 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Seton Hill University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,988 students)
Seton Hill University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or SU?
- Seton Hill University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Seton Hill University than Shenandoah University ($39,674.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than SU ($24,576 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 18.9% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($11,230 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 20.7% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($28,325 vs. $23,467)
Seton Hill University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at SU (3.7)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Seton Hill University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or SU? 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 SU and Seton Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is the same as at Shenandoah University (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,000)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU 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 SU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/