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Overview |
Penn State Abington | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Abington, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,090 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Abington | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,684 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,460 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,589 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Abington | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,463 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 6,037 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1310 | 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 |
Penn State Abington | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Abington | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Abington | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Abington | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Abington | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 1,988 students)
Penn State Abington vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Abington or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 170.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at Seton Hill University than Penn State Abington ($39,674.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Seton Hill University ($20,460 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 24.8% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($10,694 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 195.4% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($28,325 vs. $9,589)
Penn State Abington vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Abington 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 Penn State Abington .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Penn State Abington vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Abington 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 Penn State Abington.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Penn State Abington (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $14,300 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,000)
- Penn State Abington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Abington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Abington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/