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Overview |
Seton Hall University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $196 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stony Brook University is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 9,623 students)
Seton Hall University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Seton Hall University is 556% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.6% higher at Seton Hall University than Stony Brook University ($46,380.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Seton Hall University ($17,213 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 0.8% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($16,408 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Stony Brook University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 154.2% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($29,443 vs. $11,584)
Seton Hall University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 126 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
Seton Hall University vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than Seton Hall University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $3,400 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $59,300)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($196 vs. $258)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/