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Overview |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,924 | 3,558 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monroecollege.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,912 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,912 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,500 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,476 | $14,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,735 | $18,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,989 | 1,290 | ||
| Admitted | 3,287 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 81.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 13.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,450 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $274 |
Diversity |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Monroe College-Main Campus | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Monroe College Main Campus is larger than than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (7,924 students vs. 3,558 students)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monroe College-Main Campus or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 50.2% more expensive to attend than Monroe College-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $15,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Monroe College Main Campus ($23,900.00 vs. $15,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Monroe College Main Campus than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($11,476 vs. $14,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 16.2% lower than costs at Monroe College Main Campus ($9,900 vs. $11,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Monroe College Main Campus as Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 19.1% larger than aid received Monroe College Main Campus ($18,747 vs. $15,735)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monroe College-Main Campus or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Monroe College-Main Campus .
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Monroe College-Main Campus (65.9%)
Monroe College-Main Campus vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monroe College-Main Campus or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Monroe College-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Monroe College-Main Campus is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (69% vs. 9%)
- Monroe College Main Campus students graduate with a $6,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($20,450 vs. $26,500)
- Monroe College-Main Campus graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($211 vs. $274)
- More Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monroe College-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/