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Overview |
Montclair State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Montclair, NJ | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,784 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #618 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montclair.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montclair State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,755 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,465 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,170 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,742 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,771 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 97% |
Admission |
Montclair State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,393 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 19,535 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montclair State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,999 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $278 |
Diversity |
Montclair State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Montclair State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Montclair State University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (21,784 students vs. 1,074 students)
Montclair State University vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montclair State University or Pitt-Bradford?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Montclair State University for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $12,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Montclair State University ($25,534.00 vs. $21,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montclair State University than Pitt-Bradford ($13,742 vs. $16,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 56.5% lower than costs at Montclair State University ($10,332 vs. $16,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Montclair State University (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 14.4% larger than aid received Montclair State University ($13,470 vs. $11,771)
Montclair State University vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montclair State University or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Montclair State University .
- Accepted freshman Montclair State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Montclair State University (91.3%)
Montclair State University vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montclair State University or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Montclair State University.
- The graduation rate at Montclair State University is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $6,900 more per year than Montclair State University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $51,100)
- Montclair State University students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($22,999 vs. $26,909)
- Montclair State University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montclair State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/