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Overview |
Montclair State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Location | Montclair, NJ | Cobleskill, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,570 | 1,792 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #615 | #805 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montclair.edu | cobleskill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montclair State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,710 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,070 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,822 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,880 | $18,122 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,743 | $8,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 90% |
Admission |
Montclair State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,599 | 3,147 | ||
| Admitted | 20,629 | 2,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 940/1225 | 990/1170 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montclair State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,999 | $17,359 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $179 |
Diversity |
Montclair State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Montclair State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Montclair State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montclair State University is larger than than SUNY Cobleskill based on total student enrollment (22,570 students vs. 1,792 students)
Montclair State University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montclair State University or SUNY Cobleskill?
- Montclair State University is 93.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cobleskill for in-state tuition ($13,710.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Montclair State University than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($23,070.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montclair State University than SUNY Cobleskill ($13,880 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill are 3.5% lower than costs at Montclair State University ($16,250 vs. $16,822)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill than Montclair State University (90% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montclair State University students is 35.5% larger than aid received SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($11,743 vs. $8,668)
Montclair State University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montclair State University or SUNY Cobleskill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cobleskill or Montclair State University .
- Accepted freshman Montclair State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (3.1)
- Montclair State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than SUNY Cobleskill (83.3%)
Montclair State University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montclair State University or SUNY Cobleskill? 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 SUNY Cobleskill and Montclair State University.
- The graduation rate at Montclair State University is higher than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (62% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Montclair State University earn on average $13,200 more per year than SUNY Cobleskill graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students graduate with a $5,640 lower median federal student loan debt than Montclair State University graduates. ($17,359 vs. $22,999)
- SUNY Cobleskill graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Montclair State University graduates. ($179 vs. $237)
- More Montclair State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cobleskill students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/