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EC University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg College of Mount Saint Vincent Chatham Mercyhurst College NAU Duquesne University GCU Saint Vincent College| Prescott College | Seton Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Prescott College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 909 | 1,984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $40,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $40,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,790 | $13,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,163 | $23,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,929 | $31,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 140 | 2,441 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1070/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Prescott College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Prescott College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | 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
- Seton Hill University is larger than than Prescott College based on total student enrollment (1,984 students vs. 909 students)
Prescott College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($40,864.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Seton Hill University than Prescott College ($40,864.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prescott College than Seton Hill University ($23,163 vs. $23,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 76.9% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($7,790 vs. $13,778)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 29.6% larger than aid received Prescott College ($31,017 vs. $23,929)
Prescott College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College 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 Prescott College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Seton Hill University (75.8%)
Prescott College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College 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 Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Prescott College (45% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/