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Overview |
Monmouth University | URI | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,981 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #373 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,098 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,098 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,738 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,228 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,087 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,410 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 7,530 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1125/1270 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $242 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | URI | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Monmouth University | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | URI | ||
| 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 of Rhode Island is larger than than Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 4,981 students)
Monmouth University vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or URI?
- Monmouth University is 212.4% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($44,098.00 vs. $14,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Monmouth University than University of Rhode Island ($44,098.00 vs. $33,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Monmouth University ($20,964 vs. $33,228)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 19% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($14,900 vs. $17,738)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than University of Rhode Island (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 111.6% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($27,087 vs. $12,803)
Monmouth University vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 40 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming URI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Monmouth University (23)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than URI (77.1%)
Monmouth University vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or URI? 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 URI and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than University of Rhode Island (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $300 more per year than URI graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $56,200)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($23,438 vs. $26,701)
- URI graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($242 vs. $276)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/