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Overview |
Monmouth University | Hunter | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth University | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $119 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Monmouth University | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 5,027 students)
Monmouth University vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or Hunter?
- Monmouth University is 513.3% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.6% higher at Monmouth University than CUNY Hunter College ($42,504.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Monmouth University ($4,848 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 46.9% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($10,808 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Monmouth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 204.2% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($28,366 vs. $9,325)
Monmouth University vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 128 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Monmouth University vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than CUNY Hunter College (66% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,153 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($11,548 vs. $26,701)
- Hunter graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($119 vs. $276)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter 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/