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Overview |
Seton Hill University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,984 | 3,808 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,864 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,864 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,778 | $14,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,732 | $21,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,017 | $8,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,441 | 4,606 | ||
| Admitted | 1,850 | 3,973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 1,984 students)
Seton Hill University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or Mary Washington College?
- Seton Hill University is 357.2% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($40,864.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Seton Hill University than University of Mary Washington ($40,864.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Seton Hill University ($21,615 vs. $23,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 1.9% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($13,778 vs. $14,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 248.5% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($31,017 vs. $8,901)
Seton Hill University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Seton Hill University (75.8%)
Seton Hill University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Seton Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Seton Hill University (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $14,500 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $41,000)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/