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Overview |
Arcadia | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Arcadia | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Arcadia | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 1,988 students)
Arcadia vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Seton Hill University?
- Arcadia University is 17% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Arcadia than Seton Hill University ($46,430.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Arcadia ($24,576 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 2.8% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($13,350 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($30,934 vs. $28,325)
Arcadia vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia 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 Arcadia .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia 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 Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Seton Hill University (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,000)
- Seton Hill University and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hill University and Arcadia graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/