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Overview |
AU | Monmouth University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | West Long Branch, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 5,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #323 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | monmouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Monmouth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $42,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $42,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $15,873 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $31,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $28,366 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 99% |
Admission |
AU | Monmouth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 7,937 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 7,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1110/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Monmouth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Monmouth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $56,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,701 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $276 |
Diversity |
AU | Monmouth University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
AU | Monmouth University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 29% | ||
Campus |
AU | Monmouth University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 5,027 students)
AU vs. Monmouth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Monmouth University?
- American University is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Monmouth University for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at AU than Monmouth University ($53,070.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth University than AU ($31,416 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 1.1% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($15,706 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than American University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 4.5% larger than aid received American University ($28,366 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Monmouth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Monmouth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monmouth University or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 215 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming AU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Monmouth University (23)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Monmouth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Monmouth University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Monmouth University and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Monmouth University (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Monmouth University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $56,500)
- American University students graduate with a $2,451 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,701)
- AU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($250 vs. $276)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monmouth University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/