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Overview |
Guilford College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 1,984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #651 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | guilford.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Guilford College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $40,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $40,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,100 | $13,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,620 | $23,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,106 | $31,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Guilford College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,775 | 2,441 | ||
| Admitted | 3,162 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 |
Guilford College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Guilford College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,635 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
Guilford College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Guilford College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Guilford College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,984 students vs. 1,208 students)
Guilford College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Guilford College or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Guilford College for in-state tuition ($40,864.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Seton Hill University than Guilford College ($40,864.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Guilford College than Seton Hill University ($22,620 vs. $23,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 5.2% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($13,100 vs. $13,778)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Guilford College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 6.7% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($33,106 vs. $31,017)
Guilford College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Guilford College 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 Guilford College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Seton Hill University (75.8%)
Guilford College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Guilford College 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 Guilford College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Seton Hill University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $700 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/