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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Arcadia | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,494 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,350 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,642 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,582 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,748 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 18,738 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 1083/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Seton Hall University | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (9,494 students vs. 3,142 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Arcadia?
- Seton Hall University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $47,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Seton Hall University than Arcadia University ($48,670.00 vs. $47,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Seton Hall University ($26,994 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 6.8% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($16,250 vs. $17,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University as Arcadia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 1.9% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($34,234 vs. $33,582)
Seton Hall University vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 41 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Seton Hall University (78.9%)
Seton Hall University vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than Arcadia University (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $46,400)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/