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EC MSU Billings University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg College of Mount Saint Vincent Chatham Mercyhurst College C of I Duquesne University BYU-I Carroll College Saint Vincent College| Rocky Mountain College | Seton Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RMC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Billings, MT | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 991 | 1,984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rocky.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
RMC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,282 | $40,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,282 | $40,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,576 | $13,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,173 | $23,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,571 | $31,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
RMC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,471 | 2,441 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.9% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 |
RMC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RMC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
RMC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
RMC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 25% | ||
Campus |
RMC | 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
- Seton Hill University is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,984 students vs. 991 students)
RMC vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RMC or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 26.6% more expensive to attend than RMC for in-state tuition ($40,864.00 vs. $32,282.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Seton Hill University than Rocky Mountain College ($40,864.00 vs. $32,282.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Seton Hill University ($19,173 vs. $23,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 43.9% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($9,576 vs. $13,778)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 21.3% larger than aid received Rocky Mountain College ($31,017 vs. $25,571)
RMC vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RMC 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 RMC .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at RMC (3.42)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than RMC (72.9%)
RMC vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RMC 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 RMC.
- The graduation rate at RMC is higher than Seton Hill University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $41,000)
- Rocky Mountain College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- RMC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/