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Overview |
Monmouth College | IU South Bend | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | South Bend, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 4,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | iusb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | IU South Bend | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,064 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,064 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,690 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $8,785 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,351 | $7,821 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | IU South Bend | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,818 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 2,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 37.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Monmouth College | IU South Bend | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | IU South Bend | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,530 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | IU South Bend | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Monmouth College | IU South Bend | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth College | IU South Bend | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University South Bend is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 767 students)
Monmouth College vs. IU South Bend Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or IU South Bend?
- Monmouth College is 478.3% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($42,064.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.9% higher at Monmouth College than Indiana University South Bend ($42,064.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Monmouth College ($8,785 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 16.3% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($9,190 vs. $10,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College than Indiana University South Bend (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 339.2% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($34,351 vs. $7,821)
Monmouth College vs. IU South Bend Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College or IU South Bend? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU South Bend or Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth College (1070) is 115 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Monmouth College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than IU South Bend (86.9%)
Monmouth College vs. IU South Bend Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth College or IU South Bend? 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 IU South Bend and Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth College is higher than Indiana University South Bend (57% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Monmouth College earn on average $8,900 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($24,530 vs. $27,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Monmouth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/