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Overview |
SUNY Cortland | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Cortland, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,690 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #399 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cortland.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cortland | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,304 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,369 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
SUNY Cortland | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,711 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 7,001 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1240 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 |
SUNY Cortland | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cortland | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cortland | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 96% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 25% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cortland | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 1,988 students)
SUNY Cortland vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cortland or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 461.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.7% higher at Seton Hill University than SUNY College at Cortland ($39,674.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Seton Hill University ($18,304 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 2% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($13,350 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 202.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($28,325 vs. $9,369)
SUNY Cortland vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at SUNY Cortland (3.7)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
SUNY Cortland vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Seton Hill University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $6,300 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $41,000)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/