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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Seton Hall University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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 Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 2,243 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 30.6% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Washington and Lee than Seton Hall University ($60,590.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Seton Hall University ($24,733 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 2.3% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($16,532 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Washington and Lee University (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 88.7% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($55,567 vs. $29,443)
Seton Hall University vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 250 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Seton Hall University vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Seton Hall University (91% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $26,300 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $62,700)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/