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Princeton, NJ · South Orange, NJ
| Princeton University | Seton Hall University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $6,128/yr | $31,446/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $41/yr | $19,623/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $10,320 | $22,750 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $352/yr | $21,869/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $1,217/yr | $27,194/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $4,478/yr | $36,516/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $36,094/yr | $41,783/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $109/mo | $241/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $20,250/yr | $17,970/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | No data reported | $17,970/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,050/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,900/yr | $3,000/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $84,040/yr | $68,263/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $62,688/yr | $53,170/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $62,688/yr | $53,170/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 19% | 32% |
| Students taking federal loans | 2% | 50% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 4.6% | 73% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1510–1580 | 1220–1390 |
| SAT average | 1553 | 1322 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 34–35 | 27–32 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 35–36 · Math 32–36 | English 27–34 · Math 25–30 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 39,644 | 23,748 |
| Students accepted | 1,782 | 18,738 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,366 | 1,572 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 77% | 8.4% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 57% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 20% | 4% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 98% | 69% |
| Freshmen who come back | 98% | 81% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $110,066/yr | $70,196/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $68,313–$197,494 | $46,782–$99,356 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 98% | 69% |
| White students graduating | 97% | 73% |
| Black students graduating | 98% | 59% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 97% | 67% |
| Asian students graduating | 99% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $87,815/yr | $60,291/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 89% | 84% |
| Graduate on time | 75% | 64% |
| Pell students who graduate | 97% | 66% |
| First-gen students who finish | No data reported | 68% |
| Low-income students who finish | No data reported | 67% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 23% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $112,152/yr | $67,462/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 20% · Engineering 18% · Computer & Information Sciences 15% | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Health Professions 14% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Engineering — 18% of degrees | Health Professions — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 15% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Social Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Public Administration & Social Service — 9% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer Science — $146,624/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $126,080/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 50% | 18% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 5,709 | 6,036 |
| Students per professor | 5 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 3,324 | 3,425 |
| Average professor pay | $25,354/mo | $11,807/mo |
| Full-time professors | 87% | 93% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $37,036 | $63,428 |
| Setting | City (small) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Princeton, NJ | South Orange, NJ |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1746 | 1856 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 13% | 1.6% |
| Men | 50% | 44% |
| Women | 50% | 56% |
| White students | 34% | 42% |
| Black students | 8.7% | 12% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 10% | 28% |
| Asian students | 23% | 9.4% |
| Two or more races | 7.2% | 4.4% |
| Other / not reported | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 28% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 0% | 2.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $73,220/yr | $12,862/yr |
| Endowment | $33.4B | $369.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 5,526 | 2,606 |
| Required to live on campus | Yes — for first-year students | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $11,400/yr | $11,850/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,980/yr | $6,498/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | No | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 32 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 1,020 | 285 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $9.3M |
| Athletics budget | $50.4M | $33.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $50.4M | $33.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $1.9M | $450,320 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.