College comparison

Long Island 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	Long Island University Brookville, NY	Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ
Acceptance rateSeton Hall University is more selective	86%	73%
SAT (25–75)	1110–1350	1220–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,520	6,036
Avg net price	$33,062	$31,446
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Brookville, NY	South Orange, NJ

Quick answers

Is Long Island University or Seton Hall University harder to get into?

Seton Hall University is more selective: Long Island University's acceptance rate is approximately 86% and Seton Hall University's is approximately 73% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1110–1350 at Long Island 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.