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Overview |
Montclair State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Montclair, NJ | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,784 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #618 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montclair.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montclair State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,755 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,465 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,170 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,742 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,771 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Montclair State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,393 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 19,535 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 970/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Montclair State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montclair State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,999 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Montclair State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Montclair State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Montclair State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montclair State University is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (21,784 students vs. 2,363 students)
Montclair State University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montclair State University or Castleton State College?
- Montclair State University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($12,755.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Castleton State College than Montclair State University ($28,800.00 vs. $21,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montclair State University than Castleton State College ($13,742 vs. $16,791)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 30.4% lower than costs at Montclair State University ($12,404 vs. $16,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Montclair State University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 10.5% larger than aid received Montclair State University ($13,007 vs. $11,771)
Montclair State University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montclair State University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Montclair State University .
- Accepted freshman Montclair State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Montclair State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Montclair State University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montclair State University or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Montclair State University.
- The graduation rate at Montclair State University is higher than Castleton State College (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Montclair State University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $37,600)
- Montclair State University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($22,999 vs. $25,000)
- Montclair State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montclair State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/