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Overview |
Xavier | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Xavier | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 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 |
Xavier | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Xavier | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,988 students)
Xavier vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Seton Hill University?
- Xavier University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Xavier than Seton Hill University ($44,770.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Xavier ($24,576 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 3.5% lower than costs at Xavier University ($13,350 vs. $13,820)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Xavier University ($28,325 vs. $27,897)
Xavier vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier 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 Xavier .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Xavier vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Seton Hill University (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $41,000)
- Seton Hill University and Xavier graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hill University and Xavier graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/