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Franciscan Nova Milikin FGCU UT St. Ambrose University BAC ISU Florida Southern Flagler University of St Thomas CULVER| Monmouth College | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Monmouth College | AMU | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 727 | 1,335 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,320 | $26,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,320 | $26,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,116 | $14,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,088 | $23,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,405 | $19,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | 2,448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 1,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1018/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Monmouth College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
Monmouth College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth College | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (1,335 students vs. 727 students)
Monmouth College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or AMU?
- Monmouth College is 60.9% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($43,320.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.9% higher at Monmouth College than Ave Maria University ($43,320.00 vs. $26,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth College than AMU ($19,088 vs. $23,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monmouth College are 27.1% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($11,116 vs. $14,125)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 82.3% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($36,405 vs. $19,967)
Monmouth College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 28 points higher than at Monmouth College (1070)
- Incoming AMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Monmouth College (23)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Monmouth College (3.49)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than AMU (44.8%)
Monmouth College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth College or AMU? 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 AMU and Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth College is higher than Ave Maria University (57% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Monmouth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/