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Overview |
Monmouth College | Louisville | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 22,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | louisville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | Louisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,064 | $12,324 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,064 | $28,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,690 | $10,668 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $19,327 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,351 | $12,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | Louisville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,818 | 15,462 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 12,608 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1070/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Monmouth College | Louisville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | Louisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $203 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | Louisville | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Monmouth College | Louisville | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth College | Louisville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 767 students)
Monmouth College vs. Louisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or Louisville?
- Monmouth College is 241.3% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($42,064.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Monmouth College than University of Louisville ($42,064.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Monmouth College ($19,327 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 0.2% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($10,668 vs. $10,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 181.2% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($34,351 vs. $12,216)
Monmouth College vs. Louisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College or Louisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisville or Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 89 points higher than at Monmouth College (1070)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Monmouth College (23)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Monmouth College (3.49)
- Monmouth College has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Monmouth College vs. Louisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth College or Louisville? 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 Louisville and Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth College is higher than University of Louisville (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Monmouth College earn on average $800 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Monmouth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/