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Overview |
Monmouth College | USD | ||
| Location | Monmouth, IL | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 767 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouthcollege.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth College | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,064 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,064 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,690 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,237 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,351 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Monmouth College | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,818 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1210 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth College | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Monmouth College | USD | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Monmouth College | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth College | USD | ||
| 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 South Dakota is larger than than Monmouth College based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 767 students)
Monmouth College vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth College or USD?
- Monmouth College is 441.2% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($42,064.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 272.8% higher at Monmouth College than University of South Dakota ($42,064.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Monmouth College ($18,378 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 30% lower than costs at Monmouth College ($8,224 vs. $10,690)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth College than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth College students is 444.6% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($34,351 vs. $6,308)
Monmouth College vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth College or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Monmouth College .
- The average SAT score at Monmouth College (1070) is 21 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Monmouth College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Monmouth College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Monmouth College (90.7%)
Monmouth College vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth College or USD? 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 USD and Monmouth College.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth College is higher than University of South Dakota (57% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $2,200 more per year than Monmouth College graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $46,000)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monmouth College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/