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EC University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg College of Mount Saint Vincent WLC Chatham Mercyhurst College Duquesne University Saint Vincent College| Bethany Lutheran College | Seton Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 1,984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,280 | $40,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,280 | $40,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $13,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,456 | $23,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,192 | $31,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 2,441 | ||
| Admitted | 449 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.3% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1260 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BLC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
BLC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BLC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 25% | ||
Campus |
BLC | 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 BLC based on total student enrollment (1,984 students vs. 902 students)
BLC vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 39.6% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($40,864.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at Seton Hill University than Bethany Lutheran College ($40,864.00 vs. $29,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Seton Hill University ($19,456 vs. $23,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 66.6% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($8,270 vs. $13,778)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 53.6% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($31,017 vs. $20,192)
BLC vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC 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 BLC .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than BLC (51%)
BLC vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC 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 BLC.
- The graduation rate at BLC is higher than Seton Hill University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $3,700 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC 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/