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Overview |
Williams | Seton Hall University | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | South Orange, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 9,623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | shu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Seton Hall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $46,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $46,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $16,532 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $29,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 100% |
Admission |
Williams | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 25,731 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 19,315 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 75.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | 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 10, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Williams | Seton Hall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Seton Hall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $62,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $258 |
Diversity |
Williams | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Williams | Seton Hall University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Seton Hall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seton Hall University is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (9,623 students vs. 2,222 students)
Williams vs. Seton Hall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Seton Hall University?
- Williams College is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Seton Hall University for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Williams than Seton Hall University ($61,450.00 vs. $46,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Seton Hall University ($20,965 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Williams College are 6.5% lower than costs at Seton Hall University ($15,530 vs. $16,532)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hall University than Williams College (100% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 94% larger than aid received Seton Hall University ($57,121 vs. $29,443)
Williams vs. Seton Hall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams 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 Williams .
- The average SAT score at Williams College (1442) is 297 points higher than at Seton Hall University (1145)
- Incoming Williams students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Seton Hall University (25)
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Seton Hall University (3.64)
- Seton Hall University has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Seton Hall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Seton Hall University (95% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Seton Hall University graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $62,700)
- Williams College students graduate with a $10,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hall University graduates. ($14,582 vs. $25,000)
- Williams graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hall University graduates. ($150 vs. $258)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hall University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/