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Overview |
IIT | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
IIT | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
IIT | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 24% | ||
Campus |
IIT | 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 IIT based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 6,943 students)
IIT vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Seton Hall University?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at IIT than Seton Hall University ($48,670.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than Seton Hall University ($28,702 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Institute of Technology are 6.2% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($15,570 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Illinois Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 36.7% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($40,243 vs. $29,443)
IIT vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT 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 IIT .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 106 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming IIT students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $16,600 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $62,700)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/