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Overview |
SFC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SFC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SFC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $279 |
Diversity |
SFC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
SFC | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 25% | ||
Campus |
SFC | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 1,988 students)
SFC vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 45.9% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at Seton Hill University than St. Francis College ($39,674.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Seton Hill University ($18,602 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 34.8% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($13,350 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than St. Francis College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 63.8% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($28,325 vs. $17,294)
SFC vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC 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 SFC .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
SFC vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at SFC is higher than Seton Hill University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $41,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $27,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/