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Overview |
Monmouth College | NCU | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,064 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,064 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,690 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,351 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,818 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 |
Monmouth College | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Monmouth College | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth College | NCU | ||
| 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
- Monmouth College is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (767 students vs. 699 students)
Monmouth College vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or NCU?
- Monmouth College is 27.5% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($42,064.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Monmouth College than Northwest Christian University ($42,064.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth College than NCU ($20,237 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 2% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($10,480 vs. $10,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 66.4% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($34,351 vs. $20,642)
Monmouth College vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth College (1070) is 78 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Monmouth College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at NCU (3.45)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than NCU (66.8%)
Monmouth College vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth College or NCU? 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 NCU and Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Monmouth College (100% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Monmouth College earn on average $100 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Monmouth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/