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Overview |
Salisbury | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Salisbury | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,988 students)
Salisbury vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 425.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120% higher at Seton Hill University than Salisbury University ($39,674.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Seton Hill University ($19,756 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 2.8% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($12,990 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Salisbury University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 309.5% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($28,325 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury 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 Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Salisbury vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Seton Hill University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $41,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/