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Overview |
JCU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 25% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,988 students)
JCU vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Seton Hill University?
- John Carroll University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at JCU than Seton Hill University ($45,490.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than JCU ($24,576 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 1.1% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($13,200 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($30,415 vs. $28,325)
JCU vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU 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 JCU .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
JCU vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Seton Hill University (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $41,000)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/