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Overview |
BGSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, OH | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,920 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #728 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bgsu.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
BGSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,272 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,845 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,584 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,485 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,898 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
BGSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,447 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 13,723 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BGSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BGSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
BGSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
BGSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 25% | ||
Campus |
BGSU | 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 1,988 students)
BGSU vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BGSU or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 252% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.9% higher at Seton Hill University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($39,674.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Seton Hill University ($20,485 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bowling Green State University Main Campus are 6.1% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($12,584 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 218.3% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($28,325 vs. $8,898)
BGSU vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BGSU 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 BGSU .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at BGSU (3.6)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
BGSU vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BGSU 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 BGSU.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than Seton Hill University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $2,600 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,000)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- BGSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/