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Overview |
Seton Hill University | VSU | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,988 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,674 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,674 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,350 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,576 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,325 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,668 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,090 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Seton Hill University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,988 students)
Seton Hill University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or VSU?
- Seton Hill University is 616.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.8% higher at Seton Hill University than Virginia State University ($39,674.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Seton Hill University ($15,773 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 15.6% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($11,544 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 146.3% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($28,325 vs. $11,498)
Seton Hill University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Seton Hill University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or VSU? 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 VSU and Seton Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Virginia State University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $4,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $36,700)
- Seton Hill University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Seton Hill University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/