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Overview |
Monmouth University | SFC | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Monmouth University | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $252 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Monmouth University | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Monmouth University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (5,027 students vs. 2,661 students)
Monmouth University vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or SFC?
- Monmouth University is 56.3% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at Monmouth University than St. Francis College ($42,504.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Monmouth University ($18,602 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monmouth University are 13.4% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($15,873 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than St. Francis College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 64% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($28,366 vs. $17,294)
Monmouth University vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth University (1037) is 128 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Monmouth University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth University students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at SFC (2.9)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than SFC (84.3%)
Monmouth University vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or SFC? 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 SFC and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than St. Francis College (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $6,500 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $50,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,276 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $26,701)
- SFC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($252 vs. $276)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/