Carlow vs Seton Hill
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Carlow UniversityPittsburgh, PACatholic collegeSeton Hill UniversityGreensburg, PACatholic college
At a glance
- Carlow lists Mass once a week; Seton Hill lists Mass 4 times a week.
- Seton Hill has the higher graduation rate: 67% against 60% at Carlow.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Seton Hill has the lower price after aid: $15,143 a year, against $17,901 at Carlow.
- Carlow admits 87% of applicants, and Seton Hill admits 80%.
Catholic life
Faith grade
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
CCompass Score: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
FTheology and core curriculum: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Once a week
4 times a week
Confession times
Once a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Mercy
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Greensburg, PA
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
2,310
1,984
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
87%
80%
Average SAT
1080
1117
ACT middle 50%
19–27
Graduation rate
60%
67%
First-year retention
84%
81%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,786
$22,204
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,901
$15,143
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,748
$13,436
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,517
$17,823
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,601
$21,993
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,214
$27,764
Median debt
$25,500
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$51,051
$51,748
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.