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Overview |
UConn | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1220/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
UConn | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
UConn | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 9,494 students)
UConn vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 198% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at Seton Hall University than University of Connecticut ($48,670.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Seton Hall University ($22,324 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 24% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($13,996 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 97.7% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($33,582 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn 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 UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 105 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming UConn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Seton Hall University (83% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $700 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/