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George Washington Notre Dame Rutgers Duke Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt NYU UVA Northwestern Penn Emory| Georgetown University | Seton Hall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1230/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Georgetown | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 9,623 students)
Georgetown vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Seton Hall University?
- Georgetown University is 33.4% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Georgetown than Seton Hall University ($61,872.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than Georgetown ($33,472 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 13.9% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($16,532 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Georgetown University (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 56.1% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($45,949 vs. $29,443)
Georgetown vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown 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 Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 271 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Seton Hall University (94% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $56,200 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $62,700)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($15,500 vs. $25,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($160 vs. $258)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/