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Loyola Marymount Rutgers Chapman USD Montclair State University Oxy Hofstra SCU Saint Joseph's University USC Fordham TCNJ| Pepperdine University | Seton Hall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pepperdine | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Malibu, CA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,545 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pepperdine.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pepperdine | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $65,990 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $65,990 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $23,270 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,216 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,986 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Pepperdine | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,457 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 6,210 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pepperdine | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pepperdine | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,700 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pepperdine | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Pepperdine | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Pepperdine | 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
- Pepperdine University is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (9,545 students vs. 9,494 students)
Pepperdine vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pepperdine or Seton Hall University?
- Pepperdine University is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($65,990.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Pepperdine than Seton Hall University ($65,990.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than Pepperdine ($31,642 vs. $52,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 34.1% lower than costs at Pepperdine University ($17,350 vs. $23,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Pepperdine University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Pepperdine University ($33,582 vs. $32,986)
Pepperdine vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pepperdine 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 Pepperdine .
- The average SAT score at Pepperdine University (1226) is 81 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Pepperdine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Pepperdine students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Pepperdine (49.9%)
Pepperdine vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pepperdine 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 Pepperdine.
- The graduation rate at Pepperdine is higher than Seton Hall University (81% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Pepperdine University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($71,700 vs. $62,700)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Pepperdine graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pepperdine graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Pepperdine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/