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Overview |
Seton Hill University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,988 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,674 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,674 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,350 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,576 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,325 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,668 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,090 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | West Liberty University | ||
| 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,988 students)
Seton Hill University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or West Liberty University?
- Seton Hill University is 355.2% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132% higher at Seton Hill University than West Liberty University ($39,674.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Seton Hill University ($13,788 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 33.2% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($10,020 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 386.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($28,325 vs. $5,824)
Seton Hill University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Seton Hill University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Seton Hill University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Seton Hill University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $3,100 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/