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Overview |
Bellarmine University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,970 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellarmine.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bellarmine University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,040 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,040 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,714 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,813 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,264 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bellarmine University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,878 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 3,404 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bellarmine University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,300 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bellarmine University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Bellarmine University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bellarmine University | Seton Hall University | ||
| 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 Bellarmine University based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 2,970 students)
Bellarmine University vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bellarmine University or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Bellarmine University for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Seton Hall University than Bellarmine University ($46,380.00 vs. $44,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellarmine University than Seton Hall University ($22,813 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 70.2% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($9,714 vs. $16,532)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bellarmine University as Seton Hall University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bellarmine University students is 23.2% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($36,264 vs. $29,443)
Bellarmine University vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bellarmine University or Seton Hall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hall University or Bellarmine University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 25 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming Bellarmine University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Bellarmine University vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bellarmine University or Seton Hall 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 Hall University and Bellarmine University.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is the same as at Seton Hall University (66% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Bellarmine University graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $50,300)
- Seton Hall University and Bellarmine University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Seton Hall University and Bellarmine University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/