College comparison

Merrimack College 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	Merrimack College North Andover, MA	Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ
Acceptance rateMerrimack College is more selective	70%	73%
SAT (25–75)	—	1220–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,916	6,036
Avg net price	$37,927	$31,446
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	North Andover, MA	South Orange, NJ

Quick answers

Is Merrimack College or Seton Hall University harder to get into?

Merrimack College is more selective: Merrimack College's acceptance rate is approximately 70% and Seton Hall University's is approximately 73% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Merrimack College 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.