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Overview |
NJIT | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,007 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #214 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | njit.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NJIT | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,616 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,528 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,736 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,447 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
NJIT | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,993 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 9,362 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1470 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NJIT | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NJIT | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,200 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
NJIT | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
NJIT | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 27% | ||
Campus |
NJIT | 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
- New Jersey Institute of Technology is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (13,007 students vs. 9,494 students)
NJIT vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NJIT or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 211.7% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $15,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Seton Hall University than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($48,670.00 vs. $32,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Seton Hall University ($16,736 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 15.7% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($15,000 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than New Jersey Institute of Technology (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 92.5% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($33,582 vs. $17,447)
NJIT vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NJIT 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 NJIT .
- The average SAT score at New Jersey Institute of Technology (1205) is 60 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming NJIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman NJIT students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than NJIT (66.9%)
NJIT vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NJIT 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 NJIT.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn on average $4,500 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $62,700)
- New Jersey Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- NJIT graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/