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Overview |
Seton Hill University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,988 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,674 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,674 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,350 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,576 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,325 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,668 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 2,090 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | Roanoke College | ||
| 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 1,826 students)
Seton Hill University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or Roanoke College?
- Seton Hill University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Seton Hill University than Roanoke College ($39,674.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Roanoke College ($24,576 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 15.1% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($13,350 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 27.7% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($36,176 vs. $28,325)
Seton Hill University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Seton Hill University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Seton Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Seton Hill University (69% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $41,000)
- Roanoke College and Seton Hill University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Seton Hill University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/