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Overview |
Montclair State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Montclair, NJ | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 21,784 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #618 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montclair.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montclair State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,755 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,465 | $11,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,170 | $14,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,742 | $14,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,771 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 87% |
Admission |
Montclair State University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,393 | 2,280 | ||
| Admitted | 19,535 | 2,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montclair State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,999 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $202 |
Diversity |
Montclair State University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Montclair State University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Montclair State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| 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 SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (21,784 students vs. 2,836 students)
Montclair State University vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montclair State University or SUNY Canton?
- Montclair State University is 80.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($12,755.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.7% higher at Montclair State University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($21,465.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montclair State University than SUNY Canton ($13,742 vs. $14,049)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Canton are 9.2% lower than costs at Montclair State University ($14,810 vs. $16,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Montclair State University (87% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montclair State University students is 16.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($11,771 vs. $10,081)
Montclair State University vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montclair State University or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Montclair State University .
- Accepted freshman Montclair State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Montclair State University (91.3%)
Montclair State University vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montclair State University or SUNY Canton? 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 Canton and Montclair State University.
- The graduation rate at Montclair State University is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (62% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Montclair State University earn on average $12,700 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $3,447 lower median federal student loan debt than Montclair State University graduates. ($19,552 vs. $22,999)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Montclair State University graduates. ($202 vs. $237)
- More Montclair State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton 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/