- William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public school while Seton Hall University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Seton Hall University has more expensive tuition of $51,370 than William Paterson University of New Jersey ($24,464).
- Seton Hall University has tighter acceptance rate of 73.16% than William Paterson University of New Jersey (92.39%).
- Seton Hall University has higher SAT scores of 1,310 than William Paterson University of New Jersey (1,150).
- Seton Hall University is larger with 9,623 students than William Paterson University of New Jersey (9,070 students).
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| #12 in New Jersey | Rankings | #198 in National Universities #19 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Wayne, NJ | Location | South Orange, NJ |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,150 New Jersey residents $24,464 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $51,370 |
| $16,408 New Jersey residents $23,410 out-of-state | Graduate | $36,110 |
| $7,535 | Financial Aid | $27,843 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 92.39% | Acceptance Rate | 73.16% |
| 17.96% | Yield | 11.93% |
| 1,150 SAT | Test Scores | 1,310 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,070 | Total Students | 9,623 |
| 6,604 | Undergraduate | 6,012 |
| 2,466 | Graduate | 3,611 |
| 3,400 | Online Enrollment | 1,084 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 21% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $49,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,662) $8,420 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,606) $11,288 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,740 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,194 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 377 Full-time 631 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 465 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| 1,096 Full-time 787 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,286 Full-time 514 Part-time |
| $106,767 for Faculties $80,044 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,650 for Faculties $81,167 Part-time |