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Overview |
Monmouth University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Monmouth University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Monmouth University is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (5,027 students vs. 4,572 students)
Monmouth University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Monmouth University is 176.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at Monmouth University than Penn State Harrisburg ($42,504.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Monmouth University ($22,096 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Harrisburg are 6% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($14,978 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than Penn State Harrisburg (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 219.4% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($28,366 vs. $8,882)
Monmouth University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 6 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming Monmouth University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Monmouth University (90.9%)
Monmouth University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($26,701 vs. $26,818)
- Monmouth University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($276 vs. $277)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Harrisburg 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/