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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Milikin Northern Illinois St. Ambrose University KU Dominican ISU IU HCC| Chicago State University | Monmouth College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Monmouth College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Monmouth, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | monmouthcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Monmouth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $42,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $42,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $34,351 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Monmouth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,818 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 1010/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Monmouth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Monmouth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Monmouth College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | Monmouth College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Monmouth College | ||
| 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
- Chicago State University is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 767 students)
CSU vs. Monmouth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Monmouth College?
- Monmouth College is 449.4% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($42,064.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 449.4% higher at Monmouth College than Chicago State University ($42,064.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Monmouth College ($6,446 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monmouth College are 29.1% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,690 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 116.2% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($34,351 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Monmouth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Monmouth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monmouth College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth College (1070) is 195 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Monmouth College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Monmouth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Monmouth College? 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 College and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth College is higher than Chicago State University (57% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Monmouth College earn on average $7,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $38,300)
- Monmouth College students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Monmouth College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Monmouth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/