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Overview |
Seton Hall University | TCU | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 9,623 students)
Seton Hall University vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at TCU than Seton Hall University ($53,890.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than TCU ($33,472 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University 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 Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 5% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($29,443 vs. $28,048)
Seton Hall University vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 75 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming TCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than TCU (56.1%)
Seton Hall University vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or TCU? 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 TCU and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Seton Hall University (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $5,100 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/