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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,494 | 954 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,350 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,642 | $19,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,582 | $8,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,748 | 1,848 | ||
| Admitted | 18,738 | 1,741 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 1140/1315 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (9,494 students vs. 954 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Seton Hall University is 232.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.2% higher at Seton Hall University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($48,670.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Seton Hall University ($19,070 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 29% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($13,448 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 314.2% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($33,582 vs. $8,108)
Seton Hall University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 126 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Seton Hall University (78.9%)
Seton Hall University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/