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Overview |
Princeton | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Princeton, NJ | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | princeton.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Princeton | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,410 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,410 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,630 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,792 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 100% |
Admission |
Princeton | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,019 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.7% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.2% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 |
Princeton | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Princeton | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $113,900 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $258 |
Diversity |
Princeton | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Princeton | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Princeton | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Princeton based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 8,842 students)
Princeton vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Princeton or Seton Hall University?
- Princeton University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($57,410.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Princeton than Seton Hall University ($57,410.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Seton Hall University ($18,698 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 12.7% lower than costs at Princeton University ($16,532 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Princeton University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 103.1% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($59,792 vs. $29,443)
Princeton vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Princeton 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 Princeton .
- The average SAT score at Princeton University (1490) is 345 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Princeton students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Princeton vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Princeton 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 Princeton.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Seton Hall University (96% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $51,200 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $62,700)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $17,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($7,500 vs. $25,000)
- Princeton graduates are paying $181 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($77 vs. $258)
- More Princeton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/