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Overview |
Valpo | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Valpo | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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 Valpo based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Seton Hall University than Valparaiso University ($46,380.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Seton Hall University ($22,755 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 25.4% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($13,180 vs. $16,532)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Seton Hall University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 17.9% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($34,706 vs. $29,443)
Valpo vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo 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 Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 14 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Valpo vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Seton Hall University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $54,000)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/