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Overview |
Monmouth University | SU | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $258 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Monmouth University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Monmouth University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (5,027 students vs. 4,260 students)
Monmouth University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or SU?
- Monmouth University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Monmouth University than Shenandoah University ($42,504.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Monmouth University ($26,143 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 41.3% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($11,230 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Monmouth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 20.9% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($28,366 vs. $23,467)
Monmouth University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth University (1037) is 32 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Monmouth University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than SU (80.4%)
Monmouth University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or SU? 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 SU and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Shenandoah University (66% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $8,200 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,701)
- SU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/