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Overview |
SHU | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,179 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,160 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,160 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,165 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,597 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Applied | 14,284 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 9,667 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SHU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
SHU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
SHU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 27% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (11,179 students vs. 9,494 students)
SHU vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $48,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Seton Hall University than Sacred Heart University ($48,670.00 vs. $48,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than SHU ($31,642 vs. $46,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 6.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($17,350 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 63% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($33,582 vs. $20,597)
SHU vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU 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 SHU .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at SHU (3.55)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than SHU (67.7%)
SHU vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Seton Hall University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $3,000 more per year than SHU graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $59,700)
- Seton Hall University and SHU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Seton Hall University and SHU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/