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Overview |
Seton Hall University | SU | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 4,260 students)
Seton Hall University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or SU?
- Seton Hall University is 37.3% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Seton Hall University than Shenandoah University ($46,380.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Seton Hall University ($26,143 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 47.2% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($11,230 vs. $16,532)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 25.5% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($29,443 vs. $23,467)
Seton Hall University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 140 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Seton Hall University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or SU? 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 SU and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than Shenandoah University (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $14,400 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University and Seton Hall University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shenandoah University and Seton Hall University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/