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Overview |
Purchase College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Purchase, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,229 | 1,984 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purchase.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purchase College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $40,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $40,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,400 | $13,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,651 | $23,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,627 | $31,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
Purchase College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,221 | 2,441 | ||
| Admitted | 5,259 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 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 | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Purchase College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purchase College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purchase College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Purchase College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Purchase 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
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (3,229 students vs. 1,984 students)
Purchase College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purchase College or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 478% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($40,864.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.7% higher at Seton Hill University than SUNY at Purchase College ($40,864.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Seton Hill University ($18,651 vs. $23,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 11.8% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($13,778 vs. $15,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than SUNY at Purchase College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 222.2% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($31,017 vs. $9,627)
Purchase College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purchase 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 Purchase College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Purchase College (72.8%)
Purchase College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purchase 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 Purchase College.
- The graduation rate at Purchase College is higher than Seton Hill University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $800 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College 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/