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Overview |
St John's | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Queens, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,691 | 1,984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #388 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stjohns.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,500 | $40,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,500 | $40,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,926 | $13,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,206 | $23,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,773 | $31,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St John's | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,223 | 2,441 | ||
| Admitted | 20,094 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St John's | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
St John's | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
St John's | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 25% | ||
Campus |
St John's | Seton Hill University | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (19,691 students vs. 1,984 students)
St John's vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or Seton Hill University?
- St John's University New York is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($48,500.00 vs. $40,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at St John's than Seton Hill University ($48,500.00 vs. $40,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than St John's ($23,732 vs. $28,206)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 44.6% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($13,778 vs. $19,926)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 8.9% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($33,773 vs. $31,017)
St John's vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's 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 St John's .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Seton Hill University (75.8%)
St John's vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's 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 St John's.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Seton Hill University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $20,400 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $41,000)
- St John's University New York students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- St John's graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/