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Overview |
ECSU | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
ECSU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ECSU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (9,494 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 630.3% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 386.9% higher at Seton Hall University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($48,670.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Seton Hall University ($21,205 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 0.5% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($17,258 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Eastern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 240.4% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($33,582 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Seton Hall University (78.9%)
ECSU vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $16,300 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/