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Overview |
Wheaton College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/33 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Seton Hall University?
- Wheaton College is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Wheaton College than Seton Hall University ($59,750.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Seton Hall University ($32,863 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 11.7% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($14,800 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Wheaton College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 41.5% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($41,665 vs. $29,443)
Wheaton College vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hall University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Seton Hall University (75.1%)
Wheaton College vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Seton Hall University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seton Hall University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($62,700 vs. $53,700)
- Seton Hall University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Seton Hall University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/