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Overview |
Monmouth University | Penn State | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 44% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $277 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Monmouth University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 5,027 students)
Monmouth University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or Penn State?
- Monmouth University is 131.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Monmouth University than Penn State Main Campus ($42,504.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Monmouth University ($26,747 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 24.6% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($12,744 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than Penn State Main Campus (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 181.8% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($28,366 vs. $10,066)
Monmouth University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 165 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Monmouth University (23)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Monmouth University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Monmouth University (87% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $55,300)
- Monmouth University students graduate with a $117 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($26,701 vs. $26,818)
- Monmouth University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($276 vs. $277)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/