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Overview |
Seton Hall University | JCU | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Seton Hall University | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 2,922 students)
Seton Hall University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or JCU?
- Seton Hall University is 2% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Seton Hall University than John Carroll University ($46,380.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Seton Hall University ($30,496 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 25.2% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($13,200 vs. $16,532)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($30,415 vs. $29,443)
Seton Hall University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 18 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Seton Hall University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or JCU? 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 JCU and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Seton Hall University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $5,100 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $57,600)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $1,939 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,939)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/