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IU Southeast Milikin AUM St. Ambrose University ISU Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion Ship IUPUI BSU CULVER| Monmouth College | Indiana University East | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Monmouth College | IU East | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,064 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,064 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,690 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,351 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,818 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth College | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Monmouth College | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth College | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 767 students)
Monmouth College vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or IU East?
- Monmouth College is 478.3% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($42,064.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.9% higher at Monmouth College than Indiana University East ($42,064.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Monmouth College ($8,837 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 13.6% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($9,412 vs. $10,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 336.3% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($34,351 vs. $7,874)
Monmouth College vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth College (1070) is 109 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Monmouth College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than IU East (77.6%)
Monmouth College vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth College or IU East? 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 IU East and Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth College is higher than Indiana University East (57% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Monmouth College earn on average $13,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Monmouth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/