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Overview |
UD | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UD | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
UD | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UD | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 9,494 students)
UD vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 246.7% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Seton Hall University than University of Delaware ($48,670.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Seton Hall University ($17,716 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 16.9% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($14,838 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than University of Delaware (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 158.4% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($33,582 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD 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 UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 53 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming UD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Seton Hall University (78% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $1,400 more per year than UD graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $61,300)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $797 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($24,203 vs. $25,000)
- UD graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/