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Overview |
Seton Hall University | JMU | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 33% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $216 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 9,623 students)
Seton Hall University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or JMU?
- Seton Hall University is 503.6% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.4% higher at Seton Hall University than James Madison University ($46,380.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Seton Hall University ($18,274 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 37.3% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($12,040 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than James Madison University (100% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 192.1% larger than aid received James Madison University ($29,443 vs. $10,081)
Seton Hall University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 11 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Seton Hall University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or JMU? 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 JMU and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Seton Hall University (81% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $2,400 more per year than JMU graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $60,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $4,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $25,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($216 vs. $258)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/