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Overview |
Biola University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Biola University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 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 |
Biola University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Biola University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Biola 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 Biola University based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 5,387 students)
Biola University vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Seton Hall University than Biola University ($46,380.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than Seton Hall University ($31,522 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 57.1% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($10,522 vs. $16,532)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Biola University as Seton Hall University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 11% larger than aid received Biola University ($29,443 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola 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 Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 30 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming Biola 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 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than Seton Hall University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Biola University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Biola University 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/