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Overview |
Monmouth College | KU | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 727 | 28,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,320 | $10,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,320 | $28,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,116 | $10,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,088 | $18,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,405 | $10,644 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | 19,226 | ||
| Admitted | 1,398 | 16,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1050/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth College | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | KU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Monmouth College | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth College | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (28,406 students vs. 727 students)
Monmouth College vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or KU?
- Monmouth College is 308.8% more expensive to attend than KU for in-state tuition ($43,320.00 vs. $10,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at Monmouth College than University of Kansas ($43,320.00 vs. $28,308.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kansas than Monmouth College ($18,322 vs. $19,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kansas are 2.8% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($10,818 vs. $11,116)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College than University of Kansas (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 242% larger than aid received University of Kansas ($36,405 vs. $10,644)
Monmouth College vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 75 points higher than at Monmouth College (1070)
- Incoming KU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Monmouth College (23)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Monmouth College (3.49)
- KU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Monmouth College (86.6%)
Monmouth College vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth College or KU? 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 KU and Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at KU is higher than Monmouth College (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $8,600 more per year than Monmouth College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $46,000)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- KU 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 KU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/