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Overview |
Western New England University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,574 | 9,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $48,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $48,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $17,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,548 | $31,642 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,351 | $33,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,534 | 23,748 | ||
| Admitted | 5,440 | 18,738 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/27 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1310 | 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 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Western New England University | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | 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
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (9,494 students vs. 3,574 students)
Western New England University vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Seton Hall University?
- Seton Hall University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Seton Hall University than Western New England University ($48,670.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than Seton Hall University ($31,548 vs. $31,642)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 16.4% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($14,900 vs. $17,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University as Seton Hall University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hall University students is 22.8% larger than aid received Western New England University ($33,582 vs. $27,351)
Western New England University vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University 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 Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Seton Hall University (1145) is 65 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Western New England University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Seton Hall University (78.9%)
Western New England University vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University 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 Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hall University is higher than Western New England University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Western New England University graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $59,800)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University 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/