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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 3,757 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Mary Washington College?
- Seton Hall University is 418.9% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at Seton Hall University than University of Mary Washington ($46,380.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Seton Hall University ($21,863 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 36.7% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($12,090 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 225.5% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($29,443 vs. $9,046)
Seton Hall University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 35 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Seton Hall University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Seton Hall University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/