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Overview |
St John's | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 541 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,040 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,040 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,270 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,643 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,775 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
St John's | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 982 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 490 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1460 | 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 John's | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
St John's | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
St John's | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 24% | ||
Campus |
St John's | Seton Hall University | ||
| 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 St John's based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 541 students)
St John's vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Seton Hall University than St John's College ($46,380.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than Seton Hall University ($27,643 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 15.9% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($14,270 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than St John's College (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 23.8% larger than aid received St John's College ($29,443 vs. $23,775)
St John's vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John'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 John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than St John's (49.9%)
St John's vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John'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 John's.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Seton Hall University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $21,500 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $41,200)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More St John's 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/