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Overview |
WestConn | Monmouth University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | West Long Branch, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 5,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #323 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | monmouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Monmouth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $42,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $42,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $15,873 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $31,416 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $28,366 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Monmouth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 7,937 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 7,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Monmouth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Monmouth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $56,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,701 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Monmouth University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | Monmouth University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 29% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Monmouth University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (5,027 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Monmouth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Monmouth University?
- Monmouth University is 557.5% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.6% higher at Monmouth University than Western Connecticut State University ($42,504.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Monmouth University ($15,862 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 9% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($14,568 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 213.2% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($28,366 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Monmouth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Monmouth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Monmouth University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Monmouth University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Monmouth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (66% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $9,100 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,701)
- WestConn graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More Monmouth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/