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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Seton Hill University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seton Hill University | JMU | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,984 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,864 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,864 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,778 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,732 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,017 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,441 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 1,850 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Seton Hill University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 1,984 students)
Seton Hill University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or JMU?
- Seton Hill University is 416.4% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($40,864.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at Seton Hill University than James Madison University ($40,864.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than JMU ($23,732 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 9.5% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($12,584 vs. $13,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than James Madison University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 596.1% larger than aid received James Madison University ($31,017 vs. $4,456)
Seton Hill University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Seton Hill University (75.8%)
Seton Hill University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or JMU? 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 JMU and Seton Hill University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Seton Hill University (81% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $19,300 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $41,000)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/