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Overview |
Eastern | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,988 students)
Eastern vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 315.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.1% higher at Seton Hill University than Eastern Kentucky University ($39,674.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Seton Hill University ($10,806 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 28.9% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($10,360 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 167.6% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($28,325 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/