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Overview |
Monmouth College | SAU | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 727 | 2,390 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #553 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,320 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,320 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,116 | $10,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,088 | $21,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,405 | $21,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 1,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 37.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 935/1165 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Monmouth College | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth College | SAU | ||
| 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
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (2,390 students vs. 727 students)
Monmouth College vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or SAU?
- Monmouth College is 35.6% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($43,320.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Monmouth College than Spring Arbor University ($43,320.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth College than SAU ($19,088 vs. $21,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 1.4% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($10,960 vs. $11,116)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College as Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 69.2% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($36,405 vs. $21,522)
Monmouth College vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 3 points higher than at Monmouth College (1070)
- Incoming Monmouth College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Monmouth College (3.49)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than SAU (37.3%)
Monmouth College vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth College or SAU? 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 SAU and Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth College is higher than Spring Arbor University (57% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Monmouth College earn on average $3,400 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $2,957 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($24,043 vs. $27,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Monmouth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/