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Overview |
PLNU | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,494 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,600 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,600 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,370 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,277 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,065 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 2,506 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1410 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
PLNU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 27% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (9,494 students vs. 4,494 students)
PLNU vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Seton Hall University than Point Loma Nazarene University ($48,670.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than PLNU ($31,642 vs. $36,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 35% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($12,850 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Point Loma Nazarene University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 65.6% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($33,582 vs. $20,277)
PLNU vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU 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 PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University (1148) is 3 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming PLNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Seton Hall University (78.9%)
PLNU vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Seton Hall University (72% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $9,200 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $53,500)
- Seton Hall University and PLNU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Seton Hall University and PLNU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More PLNU 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/