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Overview |
Bethel University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,546 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,110 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,110 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,490 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,915 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,586 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,199 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.5% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1123/1343 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Bethel University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 3,546 students)
Bethel University vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Seton Hall University than Bethel University ($46,380.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Seton Hall University ($29,915 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 43.9% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($11,490 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Bethel University ($29,443 vs. $24,586)
Bethel University vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel 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 Bethel University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 18 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Bethel 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 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Bethel University (72.5%)
Bethel University vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel 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 Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Seton Hall University (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $600 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($24,400 vs. $25,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/