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Overview |
Bentley | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,165 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bentley.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bentley | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,500 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,500 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,660 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,233 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,733 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Bentley | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,662 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 5,592 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.9% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1258/1420 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bentley | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bentley | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $87,200 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bentley | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Bentley | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bentley | 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 Bentley based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 5,165 students)
Bentley vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bentley or Seton Hall University?
- Bentley University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($56,500.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Bentley than Seton Hall University ($56,500.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than Bentley ($33,472 vs. $44,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 12.9% lower than costs at Bentley University ($16,532 vs. $18,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Bentley University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bentley University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($30,733 vs. $29,443)
Bentley vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bentley 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 Bentley .
- The average SAT score at Bentley University (1244) is 99 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Bentley students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Bentley students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Bentley (57.9%)
Bentley vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bentley 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 Bentley.
- The graduation rate at Bentley is higher than Seton Hall University (88% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Bentley University earn on average $24,500 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($87,200 vs. $62,700)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bentley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bentley graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Bentley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/