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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | Seton Hill University | ||
| 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
- Seton Hill University is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 69.5% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at Seton Hill University than Washington Adventist University ($39,674.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than Seton Hill University ($17,088 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 27.9% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($10,440 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 82.3% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($28,325 vs. $15,534)
Washington Adventist University vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Washington Adventist University (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $41,000)
- Washington Adventist University students graduate with a $961 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,039 vs. $27,000)
- Washington Adventist University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/