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Overview |
Seton Hall University | VMI | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 1,512 students)
Seton Hall University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or VMI?
- Seton Hall University is 374.1% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Seton Hall University than Virginia Military Institute ($46,380.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Seton Hall University ($18,129 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 54.9% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($10,674 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Virginia Military Institute (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 54.1% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($29,443 vs. $19,111)
Seton Hall University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 6 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than VMI (71.1%)
Seton Hall University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or VMI? 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 VMI and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Seton Hall University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $600 more per year than VMI graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $62,100)
- Virginia Military Institute and Seton Hall University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Virginia Military Institute and Seton Hall University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/