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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $22,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $22,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $28,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $12,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 1,204 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1020/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| 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 Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 460 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Sweet Briar College?
- Seton Hall University is 105% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105% higher at Seton Hall University than Sweet Briar College ($46,380.00 vs. $22,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sweet Briar College than Seton Hall University ($28,408 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 16% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($14,250 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 140.3% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($29,443 vs. $12,254)
Seton Hall University vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 47 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Sweet Briar College (25)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Seton Hall University vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Sweet Briar College? 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 Sweet Briar College and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Seton Hall University (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $21,000 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $41,700)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/