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Overview |
Clark University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Clark University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 |
Clark University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Clark University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Clark 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 Clark University based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Seton Hall University?
- Clark University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Clark University than Seton Hall University ($52,000.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Seton Hall University ($32,053 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 48.1% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($11,164 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Clark University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($29,716 vs. $29,443)
Clark University vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark 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 Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark 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 Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Seton Hall University (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $50,100)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Clark 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/