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Overview |
Monmouth University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Geneseo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 4,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #227 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | geneseo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $14,166 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $19,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $8,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 6,795 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $20,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $215 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Monmouth University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | SUNY at Geneseo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Monmouth University is larger than than SUNY at Geneseo based on total student enrollment (5,027 students vs. 4,184 students)
Monmouth University vs. SUNY at Geneseo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or SUNY at Geneseo?
- Monmouth University is 501.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY at Geneseo for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.3% higher at Monmouth University than SUNY at Geneseo ($42,504.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Geneseo than Monmouth University ($19,557 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Geneseo are 12% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($14,166 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than SUNY at Geneseo (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 250.7% larger than aid received SUNY at Geneseo ($28,366 vs. $8,089)
Monmouth University vs. SUNY at Geneseo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or SUNY at Geneseo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Geneseo or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Geneseo (1206) is 169 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming SUNY at Geneseo students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Monmouth University (23)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Geneseo students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than SUNY at Geneseo (74.9%)
Monmouth University vs. SUNY at Geneseo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or SUNY at Geneseo? 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 SUNY at Geneseo and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Geneseo is higher than Monmouth University (81% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $5,400 more per year than SUNY at Geneseo graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $51,100)
- SUNY at Geneseo students graduate with a $5,827 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($20,874 vs. $26,701)
- SUNY at Geneseo graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($215 vs. $276)
- More SUNY at Geneseo 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/