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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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 | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 1,959 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Muhlenberg College than Seton Hall University ($57,270.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Seton Hall University ($32,926 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 23% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($13,440 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Muhlenberg College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 30.5% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($38,412 vs. $29,443)
Seton Hall University vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Seton Hall University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Muhlenberg College (65.5%)
Seton Hall University vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Muhlenberg College? 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 Muhlenberg College and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Seton Hall University (86% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $62,700)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $1,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,490)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg College 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/