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Overview |
Seton Hall University | F&M | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,494 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,350 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,642 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,582 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,748 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 18,738 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $227 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (9,494 students vs. 1,911 students)
Seton Hall University vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 40.1% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at F&M than Seton Hall University ($68,180.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than F&M ($31,642 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 11.4% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($15,568 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 36.3% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($45,764 vs. $33,582)
Seton Hall University vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Seton Hall University .
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than F&M (31.8%)
Seton Hall University vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or F&M? 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 F&M and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Seton Hall University (85% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $800 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/