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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 25% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | 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
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 1,988 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 414.2% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242.8% higher at Seton Hill University than PennWest Edinboro ($39,674.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 14.5% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($11,660 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than PennWest Edinboro (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($28,325 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at PennWest Edinboro (3.56)
PennWest Edinboro vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Seton Hill University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $3,300 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $37,700)
- Seton Hill University and PennWest Edinboro graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hill University and PennWest Edinboro graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/