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Overview |
Montclair State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Montclair, NJ | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,784 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #618 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montclair.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montclair State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,755 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,465 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,170 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,742 | $11,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,771 | $35,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Montclair State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,393 | 2,999 | ||
| Admitted | 19,535 | 2,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montclair State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,999 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Montclair State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
Montclair State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Montclair State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montclair State University is larger than than Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (21,784 students vs. 3,430 students)
Montclair State University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montclair State University or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 204.1% more expensive to attend than Montclair State University for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $12,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.7% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Montclair State University ($38,790.00 vs. $21,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Montclair State University ($11,996 vs. $13,742)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montclair State University are 5.8% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($16,170 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Montclair State University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 199.5% larger than aid received Montclair State University ($35,256 vs. $11,771)
Montclair State University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montclair State University or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or Montclair State University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Montclair State University (3.3)
- Montclair State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Saint Peters; SPC (88.8%)
Montclair State University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montclair State University or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Saint Peters; SPC and Montclair State University.
- The graduation rate at Montclair State University is higher than Saint Peter's University (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Montclair State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Saint Peters; SPC graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $48,400)
- Montclair State University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($22,999 vs. $25,000)
- Montclair State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Montclair State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/