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Overview |
Monmouth University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Monmouth University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Monmouth University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (5,027 students vs. 888 students)
Monmouth University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Monmouth University is 190.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at Monmouth University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($42,504.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Monmouth University ($18,142 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 22.3% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($12,984 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 186.9% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($28,366 vs. $9,886)
Monmouth University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth University (1037) is 18 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Monmouth University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Monmouth University (90.9%)
Monmouth University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (66% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($26,701 vs. $26,818)
- Monmouth University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($276 vs. $277)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/