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Overview |
Seton Hill University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,988 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | setonhill.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hill University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,674 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,674 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,350 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,576 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,325 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Seton Hill University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,668 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,090 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hill University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Seton Hill University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Seton Hill University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hill University | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,988 students)
Seton Hill University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hill University or WVSU?
- Seton Hill University is 388.5% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.3% higher at Seton Hill University than West Virginia State University ($39,674.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Seton Hill University ($11,684 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 9.3% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($12,214 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 198.7% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($28,325 vs. $9,482)
Seton Hill University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hill University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Seton Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Seton Hill University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hill University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Seton Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than West Virginia State University (45% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $8,300 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/