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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Pitt Baruch UConn| Rutgers University New Brunswick | Seton Hall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,617 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #113 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,674 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,436 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,052 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,249 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 43,347 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 28,326 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Rutgers | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Rutgers | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (50,617 students vs. 9,494 students)
Rutgers vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 255.9% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $13,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Seton Hall University than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($48,670.00 vs. $32,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Seton Hall University ($19,052 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 17.9% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($14,715 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Rutgers University New Brunswick (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 106.7% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($33,582 vs. $16,249)
Rutgers vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers 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 Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 80 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Rutgers (65.3%)
Rutgers vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than Seton Hall University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $3,500 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $62,700)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $2,785 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($22,215 vs. $25,000)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/