College comparison

Adelphi University vs Seton Hall University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Adelphi University Garden City, NY	Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ
Acceptance rateAdelphi University is more selective	66%	73%
SAT (25–75)	1120–1340	1220–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,276	6,036
Avg net price	$30,783	$31,446
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Garden City, NY	South Orange, NJ

Quick answers

Is Adelphi University or Seton Hall University harder to get into?

Adelphi University is more selective: Adelphi University's acceptance rate is approximately 66% and Seton Hall University's is approximately 73% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Adelphi University vs Seton Hall University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1120–1340 at Adelphi University and 1220–1390 at Seton Hall University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.