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Overview |
University of Akron | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Akron | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Akron | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | 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
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,988 students)
University of Akron vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 292.9% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.2% higher at Seton Hill University than University of Akron Main Campus ($39,674.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Seton Hill University ($14,667 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 7.6% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($12,410 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 232.3% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($28,325 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron 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 University of Akron .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
University of Akron vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron 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 University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Seton Hill University earn on average $900 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $40,100)
- University of Akron Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Akron graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/