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Overview |
Monmouth University | W&J | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Monmouth University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Monmouth University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (5,027 students vs. 1,151 students)
Monmouth University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Monmouth University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at W&J than Monmouth University ($49,612.00 vs. $42,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Monmouth University ($25,636 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 17.4% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($13,524 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Monmouth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 37.4% larger than aid received Monmouth University ($38,963 vs. $28,366)
Monmouth University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Monmouth University .
- Accepted freshman Monmouth University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at W&J (3.54)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than W&J (88.1%)
Monmouth University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or W&J? 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 W&J and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Monmouth University (74% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $400 more per year than Monmouth University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $56,500)
- Monmouth University students graduate with a $299 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,701 vs. $27,000)
- Monmouth University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monmouth University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/