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Overview |
Monmouth College | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,064 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,064 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,690 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,351 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,818 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Monmouth College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth College | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 767 students)
Monmouth College vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Monmouth College for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $42,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at St. Kate's than Monmouth College ($46,976.00 vs. $42,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Monmouth College ($19,976 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 8% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($9,900 vs. $10,690)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College as St Catherine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Monmouth College ($37,012 vs. $34,351)
Monmouth College vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth College (1070) is 38 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Monmouth College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Monmouth College (3.49)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Monmouth College (90.7%)
Monmouth College vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth College or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at St. Kate's is higher than Monmouth College (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from St Catherine University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Monmouth College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $46,000)
- Monmouth College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Monmouth College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Monmouth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/