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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Seton Hill University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seton Hill University | Mason | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,984 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,864 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,864 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,778 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,732 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,017 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,441 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 1,850 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Seton Hill University | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 1,984 students)
Seton Hill University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or Mason?
- Seton Hill University is 304.8% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($40,864.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Seton Hill University than George Mason University ($40,864.00 vs. $35,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Seton Hill University ($18,900 vs. $23,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 10% lower than costs at George Mason University ($13,778 vs. $15,151)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than George Mason University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 174.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($31,017 vs. $11,311)
Seton Hill University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Seton Hill University (75.8%)
Seton Hill University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or Mason? 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 Mason and Seton Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Seton Hill University (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $20,900 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $41,000)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/