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Overview |
City College of New York | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City College of New York | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 25% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 1,988 students)
City College of New York vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 472.5% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.6% higher at Seton Hill University than CUNY City College ($39,674.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Seton Hill University ($5,181 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 27.9% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($13,350 vs. $17,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 188.4% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($28,325 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York 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 City College of New York .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than CUNY City College (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $41,000)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($11,400 vs. $27,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/