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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 1,607 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 30.1% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Seton Hall University ($60,350.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($33,472 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 2.3% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,532 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 50.6% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($44,331 vs. $29,443)
Seton Hall University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Seton Hall University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Seton Hall University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Seton Hall University (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $60,200)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/