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Harvard Rutgers Stanford Princeton Montclair State University Caltech Yale Hofstra Saint Joseph's University RPI Fordham TCNJ| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Seton Hall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MIT | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,920 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mit.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIT | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,390 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,519 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,331 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
MIT | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,904 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 1,274 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.7% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.6% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1510/1580 | 1220/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MIT | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIT | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $142,100 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,316 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $258 |
Diversity |
MIT | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
MIT | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 27% | ||
Campus |
MIT | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (11,920 students vs. 9,494 students)
MIT vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIT or Seton Hall University?
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at MIT than Seton Hall University ($59,750.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Massachusetts Institute of Technology than Seton Hall University ($21,519 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 11.8% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($17,350 vs. $19,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Massachusetts Institute of Technology (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 73.7% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($58,331 vs. $33,582)
MIT vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIT 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 MIT .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1507) is 362 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming MIT students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman MIT students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than MIT (4.7%)
MIT vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIT 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 MIT.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than Seton Hall University (93% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $79,400 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $62,700)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $7,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($17,316 vs. $25,000)
- MIT graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($179 vs. $258)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/