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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $299 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Allegheny College | ||
| 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 Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 1,353 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Allegheny College than Seton Hall University ($52,950.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Seton Hall University ($26,719 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 19.8% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($13,796 vs. $16,532)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 44.7% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($42,599 vs. $29,443)
Seton Hall University vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Seton Hall University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Seton Hall University vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Seton Hall University (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $55,200)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/