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Overview |
Monmouth University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $217 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Monmouth University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 5,027 students)
Monmouth University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Monmouth University is 501.2% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at Monmouth University than SUNY at Albany ($42,504.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Monmouth University ($17,714 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 1.8% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($15,598 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than SUNY at Albany (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 147% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($28,366 vs. $11,485)
Monmouth University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 54 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Monmouth University (23)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
Monmouth University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than SUNY at Albany (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $700 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,636 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($21,065 vs. $26,701)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($217 vs. $276)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monmouth University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/