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BU Villanova Northeastern Rutgers Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Montclair State University Holy Cross NYU Notre Dame| Boston College | Seton Hall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 100% |
Admission |
BC | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $258 |
Diversity |
BC | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
BC | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 27% | ||
Campus |
BC | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 9,494 students)
BC vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Seton Hall University?
- Boston College is 36.4% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at BC than Seton Hall University ($66,410.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than BC ($31,642 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 6.5% lower than costs at Boston College ($17,350 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Boston College (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 52.2% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($51,099 vs. $33,582)
BC vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC 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 BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 235 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming BC students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Seton Hall University (91% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $28,200 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $62,700)
- Boston College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- BC graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More BC 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/