Rutgers University vs Seton Hall University

This page compares Rutgers University and Seton Hall University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 28 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 28 applicants admitted to both schools, 50% chose to attend Seton Hall University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, Seton Hall University is ranked #71 compared to #86 — a gap of 15 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

Both schools are located in New Jersey — Rutgers University in Camden and Seton Hall University in Newark — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

On cost, Rutgers University has lower tuition at $31,577 per year compared to $69,660. Combined with employment rates of 90.9% (Rutgers University) and 91.4% (Seton Hall), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Seton Hall University offered a median scholarship of $97,500 compared to $67,500, a difference of $30,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.