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Overview |
Seton Hill University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,984 | 2,247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,864 | $56,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,864 | $56,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,778 | $15,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,732 | $27,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,017 | $45,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,441 | 5,974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,850 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,247 students vs. 1,984 students)
Seton Hill University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $40,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Susquahanna than Seton Hill University ($56,600.00 vs. $40,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Susquahanna ($23,732 vs. $27,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 13.9% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,778 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 46.1% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($45,318 vs. $31,017)
Seton Hill University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Seton Hill University (75.8%)
Seton Hill University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Seton Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Seton Hill University (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $41,000)
- Susquehanna University and Seton Hill University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Seton Hill University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna 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/