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Overview |
Monmouth University | Syracuse | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth University | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Monmouth University | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 5,027 students)
Monmouth University vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 37.5% more expensive to attend than Monmouth University for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at Syracuse than Monmouth University ($58,440.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monmouth University than Syracuse ($31,416 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monmouth University are 8.2% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($15,873 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than Syracuse University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Monmouth University ($34,737 vs. $28,366)
Monmouth University vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 158 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Monmouth University (23)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Monmouth University vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Monmouth University (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Monmouth University graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $56,500)
- Monmouth University students graduate with a $299 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,701 vs. $27,000)
- Monmouth University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse 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/