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Overview |
Allegheny College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,231 | 1,984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,300 | $40,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,300 | $40,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $13,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,929 | $23,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,682 | $31,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,045 | 2,441 | ||
| Admitted | 2,953 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | 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 Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (1,984 students vs. 1,231 students)
Allegheny College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Seton Hill University?
- Allegheny College is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $40,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Allegheny College than Seton Hill University ($54,300.00 vs. $40,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Allegheny College ($23,732 vs. $27,929)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 0.1% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($13,778 vs. $13,796)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 37.6% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($42,682 vs. $31,017)
Allegheny College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College 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 Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Allegheny College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College 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 Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Seton Hill University (80% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $41,000)
- Seton Hill University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Seton Hill University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/