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Overview |
Chapman | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Orange, CA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,961 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #97 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chapman.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chapman | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,400 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,400 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,378 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $48,037 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,274 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Chapman | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,914 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 8,849 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Chapman | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chapman | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,938 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $258 |
Diversity |
Chapman | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Chapman | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Chapman | 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
- Chapman University is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (9,961 students vs. 9,494 students)
Chapman vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chapman or Seton Hall University?
- Chapman University is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($62,400.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Chapman than Seton Hall University ($62,400.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than Chapman ($31,642 vs. $48,037)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 0.2% lower than costs at Chapman University ($17,350 vs. $17,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Chapman University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Chapman University ($33,582 vs. $33,274)
Chapman vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chapman 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 Chapman .
- The average SAT score at Chapman University (1217) is 72 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Chapman students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Chapman students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Chapman (55.6%)
Chapman vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chapman 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 Chapman.
- The graduation rate at Chapman is higher than Seton Hall University (72% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Chapman graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $54,100)
- Chapman University students graduate with a $4,062 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($20,938 vs. $25,000)
- Chapman graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chapman students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/