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Overview |
Benedictine College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Atchison, KS | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,362 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #662 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedictine.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,920 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,920 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,580 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,067 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,907 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,895 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 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 |
Academics |
Benedictine College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Benedictine College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Benedictine College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Benedictine College based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 2,362 students)
Benedictine College vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine College or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 40.9% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at Seton Hall University than Benedictine College ($46,380.00 vs. $32,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedictine College than Seton Hall University ($30,067 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 42.8% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($11,580 vs. $16,532)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine College as Seton Hall University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 40.8% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($29,443 vs. $20,907)
Benedictine College vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine College 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 Benedictine College .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 16 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming Benedictine College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Benedictine College vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine College 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 Benedictine College.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than Benedictine College (66% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $20,100 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $42,600)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/