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Overview |
Montclair State University | SU | ||
| Location | Montclair, NJ | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,784 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #618 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montclair.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montclair State University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,755 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,465 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,170 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,742 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,771 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Montclair State University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,393 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 19,535 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Montclair State University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montclair State University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,999 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
Montclair State University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 13% |
Students |
Montclair State University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Montclair State University | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (21,784 students vs. 4,260 students)
Montclair State University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montclair State University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 164.9% more expensive to attend than Montclair State University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $12,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at SU than Montclair State University ($33,790.00 vs. $21,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montclair State University than SU ($13,742 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 44% lower than costs at Montclair State University ($11,230 vs. $16,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Montclair State University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 99.4% larger than aid received Montclair State University ($23,467 vs. $11,771)
Montclair State University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montclair State University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Montclair State University .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Montclair State University (3.3)
- Montclair State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than SU (80.4%)
Montclair State University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montclair State University or SU? 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 SU and Montclair State University.
- The graduation rate at Montclair State University is higher than Shenandoah University (62% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Montclair State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $48,300)
- Montclair State University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,999 vs. $25,000)
- Montclair State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More Montclair State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/