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Overview |
FDU | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,472 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,882 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
FDU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,457 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 4,246 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 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 |
FDU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
FDU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
FDU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (9,494 students vs. 2,778 students)
FDU vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 40.8% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Seton Hall University than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($48,670.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Seton Hall University ($26,472 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 7.8% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($16,102 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 29.8% larger than aid received Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($33,582 vs. $25,882)
FDU vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU 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 FDU .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 111 points higher than at FDU (1034)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at FDU (23)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Seton Hall University (78.9%)
FDU vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $9,800 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $52,900)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/