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Overview |
Monmouth College | Pitt State | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Pittsburg, KS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 5,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | pittstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | Pitt State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,064 | $6,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,064 | $17,696 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,690 | $9,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $16,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,351 | $3,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | Pitt State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,818 | 2,642 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 2,277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 37.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | |||
| 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 | Pitt State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | Pitt State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | Pitt State | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Monmouth College | Pitt State | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth College | Pitt State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 767 students)
Monmouth College vs. Pitt State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or Pitt State?
- Monmouth College is 599.7% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($42,064.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.7% higher at Monmouth College than Pittsburg State University ($42,064.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Monmouth College ($16,725 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 13.4% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($9,426 vs. $10,690)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College as Pittsburg State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 1,018.9% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($34,351 vs. $3,070)
Monmouth College vs. Pitt State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College or Pitt State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt State or Monmouth College .
- Accepted freshman Monmouth College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Monmouth College vs. Pitt State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth College or Pitt State? 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 Pitt State and Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth College is higher than Pittsburg State University (57% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Monmouth College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Monmouth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/