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Overview |
Salisbury | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 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 |
Salisbury | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Salisbury | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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 Salisbury based on total student enrollment (9,494 students vs. 7,030 students)
Salisbury vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 531.6% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.5% higher at Seton Hall University than Salisbury University ($48,670.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Seton Hall University ($17,931 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 29.3% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($13,416 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Salisbury University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 309.9% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($33,582 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury 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 Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Seton Hall University (78.9%)
Salisbury vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Seton Hall University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury 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/