Seton Hall vs St. John's University-New York
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Seton Hall UniversitySouth Orange, NJCatholic collegeAFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.St. John's University-New YorkQueens, NYCatholic college
At a glance
- Seton Hall lists Mass every weekday; St. John's University-New York lists Mass every weekday.
- Seton Hall lists confession 5 times a week; St. John's University-New York, once a week.
- Seton Hall has the higher graduation rate: 69% against 66% at St. John's University-New York.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Seton Hall has the lower price after aid: $19,623 a year, against $27,787 at St. John's University-New York.
Catholic life
Faith grade
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
5 times a week
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
3 times a week
Campus ministry
6 listed
5 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
South Orange, NJ
Queens, NY
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
9,494
19,691
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
73%
83%
Average SAT
1322
1244
ACT middle 50%
27–32
24–29
Graduation rate
69%
66%
First-year retention
81%
79%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$31,446
$29,999
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$19,623
$27,787
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$21,869
$27,654
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$27,194
$29,280
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$36,516
$32,208
Net price, over $110,000 income
$41,783
$33,661
Median debt
$22,750
$25,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$70,196
$69,571
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.