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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 8,107 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Duquesne University?
- Seton Hall University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Duquesne University for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Seton Hall University than Duquesne University ($46,380.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than Duquesne University ($33,472 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duquesne University are 12.1% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($14,744 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Duquesne University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($29,443 vs. $26,800)
Seton Hall University vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 7 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Duquesne University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Seton Hall University vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Duquesne 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 Duquesne University and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than Seton Hall University (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $62,700)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/