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Overview |
Springfield College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,921 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,128 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,128 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,930 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,376 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,549 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.6% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Springfield College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 2,921 students)
Springfield College vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Seton Hall University than Springfield College ($46,380.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Springfield College than Seton Hall University ($27,930 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 20.5% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($13,720 vs. $16,532)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Seton Hall University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Springfield College ($29,443 vs. $28,376)
Springfield College vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Seton Hall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hall University or Springfield College .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 103 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Seton Hall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Springfield College vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield College or Seton Hall University? 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 Seton Hall University and Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Seton Hall University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/