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Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,256 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,602 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,602 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,713 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $54,471 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,575 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,361 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 9,413 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.3% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1220/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $258 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola Marymount University is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (10,256 students vs. 9,494 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Seton Hall University?
- Loyola Marymount University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($57,602.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Loyola Marymount than Seton Hall University ($57,602.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than Loyola Marymount ($31,642 vs. $54,471)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 19.4% lower than costs at Loyola Marymount University ($17,350 vs. $20,713)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University as Seton Hall University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 55.7% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($33,582 vs. $21,575)
Loyola Marymount vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount 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 Loyola Marymount .
- The average SAT score at Loyola Marymount University (1222) is 77 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Loyola Marymount students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Loyola Marymount (40.3%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount 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 Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Loyola Marymount is higher than Seton Hall University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Loyola Marymount University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($65,700 vs. $62,700)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $3,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($21,668 vs. $25,000)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More Loyola Marymount graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/