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Overview |
Seton Hall University | UB | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | UB | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 9,623 students)
Seton Hall University vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or UB?
- Seton Hall University is 556% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.6% higher at Seton Hall University than University at Buffalo ($46,380.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Seton Hall University ($18,524 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 2% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($16,212 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than University at Buffalo (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 245.5% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($29,443 vs. $8,521)
Seton Hall University vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 28 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming UB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than UB (67.7%)
Seton Hall University vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or UB? 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 UB and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Seton Hall University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $4,300 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- UB graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/