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Overview |
Maryland | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryland | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Maryland | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 9,494 students)
Maryland vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 392.2% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Seton Hall University than University of Maryland College Park ($48,670.00 vs. $38,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Seton Hall University ($15,833 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 12.5% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($15,416 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than University of Maryland College Park (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 176.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($33,582 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland 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 Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 170 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Maryland (44.8%)
Maryland vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Seton Hall University (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $5,600 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $62,700)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/