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Overview |
Monmouth University | BC | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Monmouth University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Monmouth University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (5,027 students vs. 1,421 students)
Monmouth University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or BC?
- Monmouth University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Monmouth University than Bridgewater College ($42,504.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Monmouth University ($19,332 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 14.8% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($13,830 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Monmouth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 20.4% larger than aid received Monmouth University ($34,142 vs. $28,366)
Monmouth University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth University (1037) is 3 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Monmouth University (23)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than BC (90.4%)
Monmouth University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or BC? 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 BC and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Bridgewater College (66% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $13,400 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $43,100)
- Monmouth University students graduate with a $299 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,701 vs. $27,000)
- Monmouth University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monmouth University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/