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Overview |
St. Kate's | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,577 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stkate.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Kate's | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,976 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,976 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,900 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,976 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,012 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Kate's | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1155/1450 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 |
St. Kate's | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Kate's | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Kate's | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
St. Kate's | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 24% | ||
Campus |
St. Kate's | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 3,577 students)
St. Kate's vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Kate's or Seton Hall University?
- St Catherine University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at St. Kate's than Seton Hall University ($46,976.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Seton Hall University ($19,976 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 67% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($9,900 vs. $16,532)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University as Seton Hall University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 25.7% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($37,012 vs. $29,443)
St. Kate's vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Kate's 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 St. Kate's .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 113 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
St. Kate's vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Kate's 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 St. Kate's.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than St Catherine University (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $12,600 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $50,100)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/