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Overview |
Brandeis University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | 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 Brandeis University based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 5,581 students)
Brandeis University vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Seton Hall University?
- Brandeis University is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Brandeis University than Seton Hall University ($61,724.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than Brandeis University ($33,472 vs. $45,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 3.4% lower than costs at Brandeis University ($16,532 vs. $17,092)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Brandeis University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brandeis University students is 14.6% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($33,733 vs. $29,443)
Brandeis University vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 215 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Brandeis University (39.4%)
Brandeis University vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Seton Hall University (91% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $62,700)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/