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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Seattle U | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Seattle U based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 7,121 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Seattle U than Seton Hall University ($50,328.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than Seattle U ($33,472 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 22.2% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($13,524 vs. $16,532)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 5% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($30,917 vs. $29,443)
Seton Hall University vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 47 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Seton Hall University vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Seton Hall University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/