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EC University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg College of Mount Saint Vincent Chatham Mercyhurst College Duquesne University Saint Vincent College| Seton Hill University | Thomas Jefferson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seton Hill University | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,984 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,864 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,864 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,778 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,732 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,017 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,441 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 1,850 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Seton Hill University | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 1,984 students)
Seton Hill University vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $40,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Jefferson than Seton Hill University ($44,400.00 vs. $40,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Jefferson ($23,732 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 25.2% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,778 vs. $17,246)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($33,063 vs. $31,017)
Seton Hill University vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Jefferson (3.73)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Seton Hill University (75.8%)
Seton Hill University vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Seton Hill University.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $81,900 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $41,000)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/