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Overview |
Monmouth University | AU | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,981 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #373 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,098 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,098 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,738 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,228 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,087 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,410 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 7,530 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1125/1270 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $277 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Monmouth University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | AU | ||
| 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 University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (4,981 students vs. 4,325 students)
Monmouth University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or AU?
- Monmouth University is 34.8% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($44,098.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Monmouth University than Anderson University ($44,098.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Monmouth University ($22,222 vs. $33,228)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 44.3% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($12,290 vs. $17,738)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Anderson University ($27,087 vs. $25,586)
Monmouth University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 41 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Monmouth University (23)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than AU (52.8%)
Monmouth University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or AU? 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 AU and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Anderson University (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $19,000 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $37,500)
- Monmouth University students graduate with a $161 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($26,701 vs. $26,862)
- Monmouth University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($276 vs. $277)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/