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Overview |
Penn State Berks | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,077 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #657 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Berks | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,388 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,854 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,334 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,728 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,528 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Berks | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,605 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 5,453 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.3% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Penn State Berks | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Berks | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 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 Berks | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Berks | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Berks | 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
- Penn State Berks is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,077 students vs. 1,988 students)
Penn State Berks vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Berks or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 157.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Seton Hill University than Penn State Berks ($39,674.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Seton Hill University ($21,728 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 7.4% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($13,350 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Penn State Berks (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 232.1% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($28,325 vs. $8,528)
Penn State Berks vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Berks 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 Berks .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Penn State Berks vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Berks 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 Berks.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than Seton Hill University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $14,300 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,000)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Berks 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/