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BU BC Rutgers Tufts Babson NYU Brandeis University Montclair State University Bentley UMass George Washington RPI| Northeastern University | Seton Hall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Northeastern | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | 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
- Northeastern University is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 9,623 students)
Northeastern vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Seton Hall University?
- Northeastern University is 27.4% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Northeastern than Seton Hall University ($59,100.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than Northeastern ($33,472 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 11.5% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,532 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Northeastern University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 43.8% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($42,331 vs. $29,443)
Northeastern vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern 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 Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 290 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than Seton Hall University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $62,700)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,875)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($258 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern 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/