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Overview |
TU | Monmouth University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | West Long Branch, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 5,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #323 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | monmouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Monmouth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $42,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $42,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $15,873 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $31,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $28,366 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
TU | Monmouth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 7,937 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 7,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1110/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Monmouth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Monmouth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $56,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,701 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $276 |
Diversity |
TU | Monmouth University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
TU | Monmouth University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 29% | ||
Campus |
TU | Monmouth University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Monmouth University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 5,027 students)
TU vs. Monmouth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Monmouth University?
- Monmouth University is 487.2% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.9% higher at Monmouth University than Towson University ($42,504.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Monmouth University ($14,443 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 16.4% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($13,642 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than Towson University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 148.5% larger than aid received Towson University ($28,366 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Monmouth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Monmouth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monmouth University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 44 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Monmouth University (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Monmouth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Monmouth University? 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 Monmouth University and TU.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Towson University (66% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $3,000 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,951 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,701)
- TU graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($183 vs. $276)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/