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Overview |
Kentucky | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 1,984 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $40,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $40,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $13,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $23,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $31,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 2,441 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 1,984 students)
Kentucky vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 244.9% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($40,864.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Seton Hill University than University of Kentucky ($40,864.00 vs. $32,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Seton Hill University ($19,838 vs. $23,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 10.6% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($13,778 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 138.2% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($31,017 vs. $13,024)
Kentucky vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Seton Hill University (75.8%)
Kentucky vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Seton Hill University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $10,000 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $41,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/