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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 7,861 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Seton Hall University ($49,410.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than Saint Joseph's University ($33,472 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 8.2% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($15,285 vs. $16,532)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 1.3% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($29,822 vs. $29,443)
Seton Hall University vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Seton Hall University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Seton Hall University vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Seton Hall University (76% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $62,700)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $1,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($23,008 vs. $25,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/