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Overview |
St. Bona | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,602 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,004 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,605 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,061 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 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 | Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Bona | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
St. Bona | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 25% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Bonaventure University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,602 students vs. 1,988 students)
St. Bona vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Seton Hill University than Saint Bonaventure University ($39,674.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than St. Bona ($24,576 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 8.2% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($13,350 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 2.6% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($28,325 vs. $27,605)
St. Bona vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona 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 St. Bona .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
St. Bona vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona 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 St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Seton Hill University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $41,000)
- Seton Hill University and St. Bona graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hill University and St. Bona graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/