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Overview |
Oakland | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 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 |
Oakland | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakland | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 1,988 students)
Oakland vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 174.1% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Seton Hill University than Oakland University ($39,674.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Seton Hill University ($15,161 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 19.3% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($11,192 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 190.4% larger than aid received Oakland University ($28,325 vs. $9,755)
Oakland vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland 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 Oakland .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Oakland vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland 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 Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Oakland University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oakland University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $41,000)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland 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/