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Overview |
Seton Hill University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,984 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,864 | $47,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,864 | $47,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,778 | $17,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,732 | $37,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,017 | $29,790 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,441 | 5,697 | ||
| Admitted | 1,850 | 3,983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1160/1295 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,836 students vs. 1,984 students)
Seton Hill University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($47,180.00 vs. $40,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Salve Regina University than Seton Hill University ($47,180.00 vs. $40,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Salve Regina University ($23,732 vs. $37,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 27% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($13,778 vs. $17,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University as Salve Regina University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 4.1% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($31,017 vs. $29,790)
Seton Hill University vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Salve Regina University (69.9%)
Seton Hill University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Seton Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Seton Hill University (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,000)
- Salve Regina University and Seton Hill University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and Seton Hill University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/