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Overview |
Monmouth College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,064 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,064 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,690 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,351 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,818 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 928/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Monmouth College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $218 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Monmouth College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth College | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| 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
- Southwest Baptist University is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (2,386 students vs. 767 students)
Monmouth College vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or Southwest Baptist University?
- Monmouth College is 61.8% more expensive to attend than Southwest Baptist University for in-state tuition ($42,064.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at Monmouth College than Southwest Baptist University ($42,064.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than Monmouth College ($18,926 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 29% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($8,290 vs. $10,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 89.3% larger than aid received Southwest Baptist University ($34,351 vs. $18,146)
Monmouth College vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth College (1070) is 12 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming Monmouth College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Monmouth College (3.49)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Monmouth College (90.7%)
Monmouth College vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth College or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth College is higher than Southwest Baptist University (57% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Monmouth College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $5,913 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($21,087 vs. $27,000)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More Monmouth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/