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Overview |
Seton Hall University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | South Orange, NJ | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,623 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shu.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seton Hall University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,380 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,380 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,532 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,443 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Seton Hall University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,731 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 19,315 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1390 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seton Hall University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,700 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Seton Hall University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Seton Hall University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Seton Hall University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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 Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 5,416 students)
Seton Hall University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seton Hall University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Seton Hall University ($50,624.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than Seton Hall University ($32,185 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 8.8% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($15,200 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 10.1% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($32,412 vs. $29,443)
Seton Hall University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seton Hall University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Seton Hall University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 113 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Seton Hall University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seton Hall University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Seton Hall University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Widener University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $59,500)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/