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Overview |
WSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 |
WSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 25% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Wayne State University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 1,988 students)
WSU vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 206.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Seton Hill University than Wayne State University ($39,674.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Seton Hill University ($15,347 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 17.9% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($11,321 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Wayne State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 167.1% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($28,325 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Wayne State University (45% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $41,000)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/