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Overview |
Monmouth University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,981 | 5,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #373 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,098 | $52,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,098 | $52,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,738 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,228 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,087 | $37,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,410 | 7,167 | ||
| Admitted | 7,530 | 6,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1125/1270 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Monmouth University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (5,610 students vs. 4,981 students)
Monmouth University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 19.3% more expensive to attend than Monmouth University for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $44,098.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Monmouth University ($52,598.00 vs. $44,098.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Widener University Main Campus than Monmouth University ($30,720 vs. $33,228)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 14.2% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($15,530 vs. $17,738)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University as Widener University Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 38.3% larger than aid received Monmouth University ($37,458 vs. $27,087)
Monmouth University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth University (1037) is 5 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Monmouth University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Widener University-Main Campus (84%)
Monmouth University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $3,000 more per year than Monmouth University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $56,500)
- Monmouth University students graduate with a $299 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($26,701 vs. $27,000)
- Monmouth University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/