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Overview |
Tufts | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Medford, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,431 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tufts.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tufts | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,804 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,804 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,778 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,479 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,613 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 100% |
Admission |
Tufts | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,882 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.7% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.1% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tufts | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tufts | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $258 |
Diversity |
Tufts | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Tufts | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Tufts | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tufts University is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (13,431 students vs. 9,623 students)
Tufts vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tufts or Seton Hall University?
- Tufts University is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($63,804.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Tufts than Seton Hall University ($63,804.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tufts University than Seton Hall University ($30,479 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hall University are 1.5% lower than costs at Tufts University ($16,532 vs. $16,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Tufts University (100% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 75.3% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($51,613 vs. $29,443)
Tufts vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tufts 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 Tufts .
- The average SAT score at Tufts University (1424) is 279 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Tufts students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Tufts students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Tufts (9.7%)
Tufts vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tufts 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 Tufts.
- The graduation rate at Tufts is higher than Seton Hall University (90% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $20,400 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $62,700)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($18,000 vs. $25,000)
- Tufts graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($186 vs. $258)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/