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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 4,572 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Seton Hall University is 201.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at Seton Hall University than Penn State Harrisburg ($46,380.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Seton Hall University ($22,096 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 10.4% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($14,978 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 231.5% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($29,443 vs. $8,882)
Seton Hall University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 102 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Seton Hall University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg 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/