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Overview |
Seton Hall University | RPI | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Troy, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 6,968 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | rpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | RPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $58,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $58,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $39,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $38,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | RPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 16,863 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 10,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | RPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | RPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $82,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $284 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | RPI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | RPI | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | RPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 RPI based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 6,968 students)
Seton Hall University vs. RPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or RPI?
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($58,600.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at RPI than Seton Hall University ($58,600.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than RPI ($33,472 vs. $39,127)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 2.7% lower than costs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($16,532 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students is 31.2% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($38,636 vs. $29,443)
Seton Hall University vs. RPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or RPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RPI or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1368) is 223 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming RPI students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman RPI students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than RPI (64.5%)
Seton Hall University vs. RPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or RPI? 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 RPI and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at RPI is higher than Seton Hall University (84% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn on average $19,800 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($82,500 vs. $62,700)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than RPI graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,500)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than RPI graduates. ($258 vs. $284)
- More RPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/