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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College EC| Seton Hill University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seton Hill University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,988 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,674 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,674 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,350 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,576 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,325 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,668 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,090 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Seton Hill University | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,988 students)
Seton Hill University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or Longwood University?
- Seton Hill University is 353.3% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.9% higher at Seton Hill University than Longwood University ($39,674.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Seton Hill University ($21,772 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 7.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,350 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 174.1% larger than aid received Longwood University ($28,325 vs. $10,332)
Seton Hill University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Seton Hill University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Seton Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Seton Hill University (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,000)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/