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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Drexel | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $271 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 9,623 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 22% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at Drexel than Seton Hall University ($56,595.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than Drexel ($33,472 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 2.7% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,532 vs. $16,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University as Drexel University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 15% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($33,861 vs. $29,443)
Seton Hall University vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 69 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Seton Hall University vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Seton Hall University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $62,700)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $1,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,243)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/