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Overview |
UMBC | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMBC | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UMBC | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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 Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 9,494 students)
UMBC vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 426.8% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83% higher at Seton Hall University than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($48,670.00 vs. $26,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Seton Hall University ($17,704 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 22.1% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($14,204 vs. $17,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 237.3% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($33,582 vs. $9,956)
UMBC vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC 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 UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 64 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than UMBC (74.2%)
UMBC vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (66% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $3,200 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $59,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $3,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($21,197 vs. $25,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More Seton Hall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/