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Overview |
Dort | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 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 |
Dort | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dort | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Dort | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Dort | 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 Dort based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Seton Hill University than Dordt College ($39,674.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Dort ($24,576 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 21.5% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($10,990 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 29.2% larger than aid received Dordt College ($28,325 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort 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 Dort .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Dort (3.65)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Dort vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort 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 Dort.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Seton Hill University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Dordt College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $41,000)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/