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Overview |
Harvard | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,386 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #4 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | harvard.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harvard | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,269 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,269 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,374 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,900 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,942 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
Harvard | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,937 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 1,965 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.5% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.7% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Harvard | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harvard | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $136,700 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $258 |
Diversity |
Harvard | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Harvard | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Harvard | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harvard University is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (30,386 students vs. 9,494 students)
Harvard vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harvard or Seton Hall University?
- Harvard University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($54,269.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Harvard than Seton Hall University ($54,269.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harvard University than Seton Hall University ($17,900 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 17.4% lower than costs at Harvard University ($17,350 vs. $20,374)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Harvard University (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvard University students is 93.4% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($64,942 vs. $33,582)
Harvard vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Harvard 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 Harvard .
- The average SAT score at Harvard University (1497) is 352 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Harvard students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Harvard students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Harvard (3.5%)
Harvard vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harvard 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 Harvard.
- The graduation rate at Harvard is higher than Seton Hall University (97% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Harvard University earn on average $74,000 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($136,700 vs. $62,700)
- Harvard University students graduate with a $18,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $25,000)
- Harvard graduates are paying $191 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($67 vs. $258)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harvard students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/