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Overview |
Monmouth University | Mason | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth University | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $204 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Monmouth University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 5,027 students)
Monmouth University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or Mason?
- Monmouth University is 333.9% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Monmouth University than George Mason University ($42,504.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Monmouth University ($18,479 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 21% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($13,120 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than George Mason University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 163.6% larger than aid received George Mason University ($28,366 vs. $10,760)
Monmouth University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 116 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming Mason students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Monmouth University (23)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Mason (90%)
Monmouth University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or Mason? 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 Mason and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than George Mason University (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Monmouth University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $56,500)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,951 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,701)
- Mason graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($204 vs. $276)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monmouth University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/