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Overview |
Monmouth University | Providence | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Monmouth University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | Providence | ||
| 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
- Monmouth University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (5,027 students vs. 4,473 students)
Monmouth University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or Providence?
- Providence College is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Monmouth University for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Providence than Monmouth University ($56,980.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth University than Providence ($31,416 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monmouth University are 4.2% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,873 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than Providence College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 9.2% larger than aid received Monmouth University ($30,971 vs. $28,366)
Monmouth University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Monmouth University .
- Accepted freshman Monmouth University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Providence (52.8%)
Monmouth University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or Providence? 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 Providence and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Monmouth University (85% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Monmouth University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $56,500)
- Monmouth University students graduate with a $299 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,701 vs. $27,000)
- Monmouth University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monmouth University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/