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Overview |
WSSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,004 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wssu.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,401 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,057 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,097 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,350 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
WSSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,628 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 5,598 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WSSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,663 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $265 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
WSSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 25% | ||
Campus |
WSSU | 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 1,988 students)
WSSU vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSSU or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 1,066.5% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.2% higher at Seton Hill University than Winston Salem State University ($39,674.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Seton Hill University ($14,097 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 19% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($11,220 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Winston Salem State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 239.2% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($28,325 vs. $8,350)
WSSU vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSSU 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 WSSU .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than WSSU (73.4%)
WSSU vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSSU 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 WSSU.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Winston Salem State University (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $5,300 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $1,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($25,663 vs. $27,000)
- WSSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/