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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Penn State | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,494 | 50,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $19,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $39,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,350 | $13,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,642 | $27,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,582 | $11,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 36% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,748 | 85,956 | ||
| Admitted | 18,738 | 46,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $277 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 9,494 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Penn State?
- Seton Hall University is 147.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $19,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Seton Hall University than Penn State Main Campus ($48,670.00 vs. $39,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Seton Hall University ($27,450 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 33.2% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($13,030 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 190.1% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($33,582 vs. $11,577)
Seton Hall University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 57 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Penn State (54.2%)
Seton Hall University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Seton Hall University (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $55,300)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/