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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Jefferson | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $129 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 8,286 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Jefferson?
- Seton Hall University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Seton Hall University than Thomas Jefferson University ($46,380.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Seton Hall University ($28,110 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 12.3% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($14,715 vs. $16,532)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($32,486 vs. $29,443)
Seton Hall University vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Seton Hall University .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Seton Hall University vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Seton Hall University.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $60,200 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $62,700)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($12,500 vs. $25,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($129 vs. $258)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/