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Overview |
Monmouth College | UNI | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,064 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,064 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,690 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,351 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,818 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Monmouth College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth College | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 767 students)
Monmouth College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or UNI?
- Monmouth College is 418.6% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($42,064.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.3% higher at Monmouth College than University of Northern Iowa ($42,064.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Monmouth College ($15,782 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 14.4% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($9,343 vs. $10,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 435.7% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($34,351 vs. $6,412)
Monmouth College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth College (1070) is 20 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Monmouth College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Monmouth College (3.49)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Monmouth College (90.7%)
Monmouth College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth College or UNI? 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 UNI and Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Monmouth College (67% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $1,700 more per year than Monmouth College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,000)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monmouth College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/