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Overview |
BSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
BSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 25% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,988 students)
BSU vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 370.4% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Seton Hill University than Ball State University ($39,674.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Seton Hill University ($12,615 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 22.4% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($10,904 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 148.1% larger than aid received Ball State University ($28,325 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU 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 BSU .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at BSU (3.52)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is higher than Seton Hill University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,000)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/