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Milikin St. Ambrose University ISU CULVER Eureka College Western Illinois University Loras College Illinois| Governors State University | Monmouth College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Monmouth College | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Monmouth, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | monmouthcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Monmouth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $42,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $42,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $10,690 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $34,351 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU | Monmouth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 1,818 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Monmouth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Monmouth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $279 |
Diversity |
GSU | Monmouth College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
GSU | Monmouth College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 22% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Monmouth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 767 students)
GSU vs. Monmouth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Monmouth College?
- Monmouth College is 460% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($42,064.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180% higher at Monmouth College than Governors State University ($42,064.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Monmouth College ($9,833 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monmouth College are 2.9% lower than costs at Governors State University ($10,690 vs. $11,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University as Monmouth College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 186.6% larger than aid received Governors State University ($34,351 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. Monmouth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Monmouth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monmouth College or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth College (1070) is 159 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming Monmouth College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Monmouth College (3.49)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Monmouth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Monmouth College earn on average $3,400 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($17,250 vs. $27,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More Monmouth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/