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Overview |
Springfield College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 1,984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $40,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $40,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $13,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $23,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $31,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 2,441 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Springfield College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,785 students vs. 1,984 students)
Springfield College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Seton Hill University?
- Springfield College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $40,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Springfield College than Seton Hill University ($42,566.00 vs. $40,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Springfield College ($23,732 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 3.1% lower than costs at Springfield College ($13,778 vs. $14,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Springfield College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Springfield College ($31,017 vs. $28,817)
Springfield College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Seton Hill University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $41,000)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/