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Overview |
Augsburg College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,161 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #365 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augsburg.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augsburg College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,142 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,142 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,418 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,807 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,355 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augsburg College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,337 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 3,319 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1188/1376 | 1220/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Augsburg College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augsburg College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Augsburg College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 5% |
Students |
Augsburg College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Augsburg College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Augsburg College based on total student enrollment (9,494 students vs. 3,161 students)
Augsburg College vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augsburg College or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Augsburg College for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $43,142.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Seton Hall University than Augsburg College ($48,670.00 vs. $43,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augsburg College than Seton Hall University ($24,807 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augsburg College are 5.7% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($16,418 vs. $17,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augsburg College as Seton Hall University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Augsburg College ($33,582 vs. $33,355)
Augsburg College vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augsburg College 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 Augsburg College .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 113 points higher than at Augsburg College (1032)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Augsburg College (22)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Augsburg College (3.27)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Augsburg College (76.5%)
Augsburg College vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augsburg College 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 Augsburg College.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than Augsburg College (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Augsburg College graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $52,000)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augsburg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Augsburg College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augsburg College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/