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Overview |
UMass | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
UMass | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
UMass | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Seton Hall University based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 9,623 students)
UMass vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 186.5% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($46,380.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Seton Hall University than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($46,380.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Seton Hall University ($22,291 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 17.1% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($14,123 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 138.4% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($29,443 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass 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 UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 81 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming UMass students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than Seton Hall University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $7,500 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/