Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
MDC Kean Rutgers William Paterson University of New Jersey Rowan University Seton Hall University Ramapo College of New Jersey Monmouth University Rutgers University-Camden Rutgers University-Newark Palm Beach State College FDU| Broward College | Montclair State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
BC | Montclair State University | ||
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Montclair, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,057 | 21,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #618 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | broward.edu | montclair.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
BC | Montclair State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,968 | $12,755 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,402 | $21,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,500 | $16,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,252 | $13,742 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,131 | $11,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
BC | Montclair State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 21,393 | ||
| Admitted | - | 19,535 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
BC | Montclair State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
BC | Montclair State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,000 | $22,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $62 | $237 |
Diversity |
BC | Montclair State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
BC | Montclair State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 98% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
BC | Montclair State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Broward College is larger than than Montclair State University based on total student enrollment (30,057 students vs. 21,784 students)
BC vs. Montclair State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Montclair State University?
- Montclair State University is 548.1% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($12,755.00 vs. $1,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190% higher at Montclair State University than Broward College ($21,465.00 vs. $7,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montclair State University than BC ($13,742 vs. $15,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montclair State University are 20.6% lower than costs at Broward College ($16,170 vs. $19,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Broward College than Montclair State University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montclair State University students is 92% larger than aid received Broward College ($11,771 vs. $6,131)
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Montclair State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montclair State University or BC .
BC vs. Montclair State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Montclair State 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 Montclair State University and BC.
- Graduates from Montclair State University earn on average $13,700 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $37,400)
- Broward College students graduate with a $16,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Montclair State University graduates. ($6,000 vs. $22,999)
- BC graduates are paying $175 less per month on federal student loans than Montclair State University graduates. ($62 vs. $237)
- More Montclair State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/