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Overview |
Monmouth University | UB | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Monmouth University | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $201 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | UB | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Monmouth University | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 5,027 students)
Monmouth University vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or UB?
- Monmouth University is 501.2% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at Monmouth University than University at Buffalo ($42,504.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Monmouth University ($18,524 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Monmouth University are 2.1% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($15,873 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than University at Buffalo (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 232.9% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($28,366 vs. $8,521)
Monmouth University vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 136 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming UB students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Monmouth University (23)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than UB (67.7%)
Monmouth University vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or UB? 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 UB and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Monmouth University (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $1,900 more per year than Monmouth University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $56,500)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $7,201 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,701)
- UB graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($201 vs. $276)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB 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/