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Overview |
Seton Hall University | CNU | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Seton Hall University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | CNU | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 4,559 students)
Seton Hall University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or CNU?
- Seton Hall University is 394.7% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.1% higher at Seton Hall University than Christopher Newport University ($46,380.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Seton Hall University ($23,287 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 37.9% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($11,990 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 267% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($29,443 vs. $8,022)
Seton Hall University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 10 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Seton Hall University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or CNU? 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 CNU and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than Christopher Newport University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $15,600 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University and Seton Hall University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Christopher Newport University and Seton Hall University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More CNU 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/