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Overview |
DU | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,387 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,032 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,032 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,049 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,324 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,023 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,214 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 13,679 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1410 | 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 |
DU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
DU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
DU | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 27% | ||
Campus |
DU | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (13,387 students vs. 9,494 students)
DU vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Seton Hall University?
- University of Denver is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($58,032.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at DU than Seton Hall University ($58,032.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hall University than DU ($31,642 vs. $43,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Denver are 1.8% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($17,049 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than University of Denver (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 4.9% larger than aid received University of Denver ($33,582 vs. $32,023)
DU vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU 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 DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 104 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming DU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman DU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than DU (71.2%)
DU vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Seton Hall University (78% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $700 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $62,700)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,000)
- DU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More DU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/