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Overview |
Babson | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,989 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #114 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | babson.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Babson | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,944 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,944 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,028 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,400 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,513 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Babson | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,607 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 1,700 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22.3% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.6% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1510 | 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 | Jan 3, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Babson | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Babson | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $108,500 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Babson | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Babson | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Babson | 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 Babson based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 3,989 students)
Babson vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Babson or Seton Hall University?
- Babson College is 18.5% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($54,944.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Babson than Seton Hall University ($54,944.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Babson College than Seton Hall University ($28,400 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 15.1% lower than costs at Babson College ($16,532 vs. $19,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Babson College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Babson College students is 3.6% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($30,513 vs. $29,443)
Babson vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Babson 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 Babson .
- The average SAT score at Babson College (1317) is 172 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Babson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Babson students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Babson (22.3%)
Babson vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Babson 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 Babson.
- The graduation rate at Babson is higher than Seton Hall University (90% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Babson College earn on average $45,800 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($108,500 vs. $62,700)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Babson graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Babson graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Babson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/