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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| Western Michigan University | Seton Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
WMU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
WMU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
WMU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WMU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 25% | ||
Campus |
WMU | 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,988 students)
WMU vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 173.2% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.5% higher at Seton Hill University than Western Michigan University ($39,674.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Seton Hill University ($20,030 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 20.2% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($11,102 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 315.7% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($28,325 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU 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 WMU .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
WMU vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Seton Hill University (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,000)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/