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Overview |
MHC | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | South Hadley, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,330 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #89 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtholyoke.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MHC | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,838 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,782 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,823 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
MHC | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,030 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 1,926 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MHC | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MHC | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,206 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
MHC | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
MHC | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 27% | ||
Campus |
MHC | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than MHC based on total student enrollment (9,494 students vs. 2,330 students)
MHC vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MHC or Seton Hall University?
- Mount Holyoke College is 31.3% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at MHC than Seton Hall University ($63,904.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than MHC ($31,642 vs. $35,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 8.6% lower than costs at Mount Holyoke College ($17,350 vs. $18,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Mount Holyoke College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Holyoke College students is 24.5% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($41,823 vs. $33,582)
MHC vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MHC 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 MHC .
- Accepted freshman MHC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than MHC (38.3%)
MHC vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MHC 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 MHC.
- The graduation rate at MHC is higher than Seton Hall University (85% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $12,700 more per year than MHC graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $50,000)
- Mount Holyoke College students graduate with a $3,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($21,206 vs. $25,000)
- MHC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More MHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/