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Overview |
Howard | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Howard | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 1,988 students)
Howard vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 29.7% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at Seton Hill University than Howard University ($39,674.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Howard ($24,576 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 19% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,350 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 41.2% larger than aid received Howard University ($28,325 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard 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 Howard .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Seton Hill University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $41,000)
- Seton Hill University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hill University and Howard 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 Howard students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/