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Overview |
Bates | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 100% |
Admission |
Bates | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bates | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Bates | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Bates based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Seton Hall University?
- Bates College is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Bates than Seton Hall University ($61,066.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Seton Hall University ($27,491 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 4.2% lower than costs at Bates College ($16,532 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Bates College (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 74.6% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($51,414 vs. $29,443)
Bates vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates 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 Bates .
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Seton Hall University (92% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $62,700)
- Bates College students graduate with a $10,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($14,450 vs. $25,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($149 vs. $258)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/