Seton Hall vs The Catholic University of America
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 collegeThe Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DCCatholic college
At a glance
- Seton Hall lists Mass every weekday; The Catholic University of America lists Mass every weekday.
- The Catholic University of America has the higher graduation rate: 79% against 69% at Seton Hall.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, The Catholic University of America has the lower price after aid: $24,723 a year, against $27,194 at Seton Hall.
- Median debt is lower at Seton Hall: $22,750, against $26,000 at The Catholic University of America.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Eucharistic adoration
3 times a week
Campus ministry
6 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
South Orange, NJ
Washington, DC
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
9,494
5,171
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.
AAcademic Excellence: 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.
Admission rate
73%
83%
Average SAT
1322
ACT middle 50%
27–32
Graduation rate
69%
79%
First-year retention
81%
87%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$31,446
$29,561
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$19,623
$17,358
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$21,869
$17,895
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$27,194
$24,723
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$36,516
$28,295
Net price, over $110,000 income
$41,783
$37,651
Median debt
$22,750
$26,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$70,196
$73,250
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.