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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 4,960 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Cedarville University?
- Seton Hall University is 34.4% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at Seton Hall University than Cedarville University ($46,380.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Seton Hall University ($25,462 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 96.8% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($8,400 vs. $16,532)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 49.9% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($29,443 vs. $19,637)
Seton Hall University vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 24 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Seton Hall University vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Seton Hall University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $16,800 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/