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Overview |
Monmouth University | Drexel | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth University | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $271 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Monmouth University | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 5,027 students)
Monmouth University vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 33.2% more expensive to attend than Monmouth University for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Drexel than Monmouth University ($56,595.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth University than Drexel ($31,416 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monmouth University are 7% lower than costs at Drexel University ($15,873 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Monmouth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 19.4% larger than aid received Monmouth University ($33,861 vs. $28,366)
Monmouth University vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 177 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Monmouth University (23)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Monmouth University vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Monmouth University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $20,900 more per year than Monmouth University graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $56,500)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $458 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($26,243 vs. $26,701)
- Drexel graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($271 vs. $276)
- More Drexel 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/