Seton Hall vs University of Dayton
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 collegeBFaith: 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.University of DaytonDayton, OHCatholic college
At a glance
- Seton Hall lists Mass every weekday; University of Dayton lists Mass every weekday.
- Seton Hall lists confession 5 times a week; University of Dayton, 3 times a week.
- University of Dayton has the higher graduation rate: 80% against 69% at Seton Hall.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Dayton has the lower price after aid: $24,155 a year, against $27,194 at Seton Hall.
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.
BFaith: 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.
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.
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 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
3 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
3 times a week
5 times a week
Campus ministry
6 listed
5 listed
Religious order or tradition
Marianist
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
South Orange, NJ
Dayton, OH
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
9,494
11,304
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%
65%
Average SAT
1322
1335
ACT middle 50%
27–32
25–31
Graduation rate
69%
80%
First-year retention
81%
89%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$31,446
$29,533
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$19,623
$21,736
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$21,869
$21,595
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$27,194
$24,155
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$36,516
$26,871
Net price, over $110,000 income
$41,783
$33,731
Median debt
$22,750
$23,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$70,196
$75,537
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.