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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Mason | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 9,623 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Mason?
- Seton Hall University is 373.5% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Seton Hall University than George Mason University ($46,380.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Seton Hall University ($18,479 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 26% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($13,120 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than George Mason University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 173.6% larger than aid received George Mason University ($29,443 vs. $10,760)
Seton Hall University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 8 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Seton Hall University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Mason? 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 Mason and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than George Mason University (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $800 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $61,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/