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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $271 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (16,002 students vs. 9,623 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($59,864.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Seton Hall University ($59,864.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than Carnegie Mellon ($33,472 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carnegie Mellon University are 0.3% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($16,486 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Carnegie Mellon University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 49.3% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($43,966 vs. $29,443)
Seton Hall University vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Carnegie Mellon University (1448) is 303 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Carnegie Mellon students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.3%)
Seton Hall University vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Carnegie Mellon? 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 Carnegie Mellon and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Seton Hall University (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $40,000 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $62,700)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/