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Overview |
EC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 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 |
EC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
EC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
EC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 25% | ||
Campus |
EC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hill University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Seton Hill University than Elmira College ($39,674.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Seton Hill University ($24,040 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 0.3% lower than costs at Elmira College ($13,350 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Elmira College ($28,325 vs. $27,091)
EC vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC 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 EC .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
EC vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Seton Hill University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,000)
- Seton Hill University and EC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hill University and EC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/