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Overview |
Seton Hall University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,494 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #243 | #307 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,350 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,642 | $14,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,582 | $8,137 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,748 | 4,936 | ||
| Admitted | 18,738 | 3,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $171 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (9,494 students vs. 2,704 students)
Seton Hall University vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or SUNY Poly?
- Seton Hall University is 588.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160% higher at Seton Hall University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($48,670.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Seton Hall University ($14,646 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 17.6% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($14,750 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 312.7% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($33,582 vs. $8,137)
Seton Hall University vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 4 points higher than at SUNY Poly (1141)
- Incoming SUNY Poly students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than SUNY Poly (78.4%)
Seton Hall University vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $9,500 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $8,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($16,585 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($171 vs. $258)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/