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Overview |
Seton Hill University | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,988 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,674 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,674 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,350 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,576 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,325 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,668 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,090 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Seton Hill University | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | McMurry 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
- Seton Hill University is larger than than McMurry University based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 1,237 students)
Seton Hill University vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or McMurry University?
- Seton Hill University is 32.4% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Seton Hill University than McMurry University ($39,674.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than Seton Hill University ($18,757 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 44.3% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($9,250 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University as McMurry University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 20.3% larger than aid received McMurry University ($28,325 vs. $23,537)
Seton Hill University vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at McMurry University (3.7)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
Seton Hill University vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or McMurry 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 McMurry University and Seton Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than McMurry University (45% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,000)
- McMurry University students graduate with a $176 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,824 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/