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Overview |
George Washington | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
George Washington | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
George Washington | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 24% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 9,623 students)
George Washington vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Seton Hall University?
- George Washington University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at George Washington than Seton Hall University ($62,110.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than George Washington ($33,472 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 5.2% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($15,720 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than George Washington University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 19.7% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($35,257 vs. $29,443)
George Washington vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington 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 George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 149 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Seton Hall University (81% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $17,800 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $62,700)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $38 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($24,962 vs. $25,000)
- Seton Hall University and George Washington graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More George Washington 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/