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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Bennington | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 880 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Bennington than Seton Hall University ($60,648.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than Seton Hall University ($32,497 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 7.2% lower than costs at Bennington College ($16,532 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 67% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($49,183 vs. $29,443)
Seton Hall University vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Seton Hall University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Seton Hall University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Seton Hall University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $31,000 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $31,700)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/