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Overview |
Niagara University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Niagara University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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 30, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Niagara University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 1,988 students)
Niagara University vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Seton Hill University than Niagara University ($39,674.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than Seton Hill University ($18,165 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 5.1% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($12,700 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($29,898 vs. $28,325)
Niagara University vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University 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 Niagara University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Niagara University (3.53)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Niagara University vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University 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 Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Seton Hill University (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $41,000)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Niagara University 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/