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Overview |
Seton Hall University | TCNJ | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 58% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | TCNJ | ||
| 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 TCNJ based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 7,629 students)
Seton Hall University vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or TCNJ?
- Seton Hall University is 228% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at Seton Hall University than The College of New Jersey ($46,380.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than Seton Hall University ($22,273 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 16.9% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($14,144 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than The College of New Jersey (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 149% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($29,443 vs. $11,826)
Seton Hall University vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 82 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
Seton Hall University vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Seton Hall University (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $600 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $62,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/