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Overview |
SUNY-ESF | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esf.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY-ESF | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,720 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,928 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,713 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY-ESF | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,466 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY-ESF | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY-ESF | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY-ESF | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY-ESF | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 25% | ||
Campus |
SUNY-ESF | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hill University is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 1,976 students)
SUNY-ESF vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY-ESF or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 461.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.9% higher at Seton Hill University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($39,674.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Seton Hill University ($20,928 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 29.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($13,350 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 225.1% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($28,325 vs. $8,713)
SUNY-ESF vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY-ESF or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or SUNY-ESF .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at SUNY-ESF (3.7)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
SUNY-ESF vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY-ESF or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and SUNY-ESF.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than Seton Hill University (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry earn on average $5,200 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $41,000)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/