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Overview |
K-State | Montclair State University | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Montclair, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 21,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #618 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | montclair.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Montclair State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $12,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $21,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $16,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $13,742 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $11,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 66% |
Admission |
K-State | Montclair State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 21,393 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 19,535 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 950/1200 | |||
| 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 |
K-State | Montclair State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Montclair State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
K-State | Montclair State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
K-State | Montclair State University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 4% | ||
Campus |
K-State | Montclair State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montclair State University is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (21,784 students vs. 19,722 students)
K-State vs. Montclair State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Montclair State University?
- Montclair State University is 34.4% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($12,755.00 vs. $9,489.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at K-State than Montclair State University ($25,560.00 vs. $21,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montclair State University than K-State ($13,742 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 60.1% lower than costs at Montclair State University ($10,100 vs. $16,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than Montclair State University (89% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montclair State University students is 37.9% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($11,771 vs. $8,537)
K-State vs. Montclair State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State 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 K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Montclair State University (3.3)
- K-State has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Montclair State University (91.3%)
K-State vs. Montclair State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State 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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at Montclair State University is higher than Kansas State University (62% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Montclair State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than K-State graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $49,700)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than Montclair State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,999)
- K-State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Montclair State University graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montclair State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/