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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Pratt Institute | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 5,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #174 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | pratt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Pratt Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $55,575 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $55,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $15,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $47,326 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $25,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 10,129 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 5,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 50.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1160/1430 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | Pratt Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Pratt Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $271 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Pratt Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Pratt Institute | ||
| 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
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Pratt Institute based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 5,494 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Pratt Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Pratt Institute?
- Pratt Institute Main is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($55,575.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Pratt Institute than Seton Hall University ($55,575.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than Pratt Institute ($33,472 vs. $47,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pratt Institute Main are 7.3% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($15,408 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Pratt Institute Main (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 16.5% larger than aid received Pratt Institute Main ($29,443 vs. $25,278)
Seton Hall University vs. Pratt Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Pratt Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pratt Institute or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 60 points higher than at Pratt Institute (1085)
- Incoming Pratt Institute students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Pratt Institute students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Pratt Institute (50.4%)
Seton Hall University vs. Pratt Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Pratt Institute? 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 Pratt Institute and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than Pratt Institute Main (66% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Pratt Institute graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $49,200)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Pratt Institute graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,250)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Pratt Institute graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Pratt Institute graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/