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Overview |
Montclair State University | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Montclair, NJ | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,784 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #618 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montclair.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montclair State University | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,755 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,465 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,170 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,742 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,771 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 0% |
Admission |
Montclair State University | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,393 | - | ||
| Admitted | 19,535 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Montclair State University | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montclair State University | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,999 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
Montclair State University | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Montclair State University | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Montclair State University | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montclair State University is larger than than PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (21,784 students vs. 3,922 students)
Montclair State University vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montclair State University or PennWest Clarion?
- Montclair State University is 65.3% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($12,755.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at Montclair State University than PennWest Clarion ($21,465.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 25.1% lower than costs at Montclair State University ($12,930 vs. $16,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montclair State University than PennWest Clarion (66% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montclair State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($11,771 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Montclair State University or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Montclair State University .
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Montclair State University (3.3)
Montclair State University vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montclair State University or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and Montclair State University.
- The graduation rate at Montclair State University is higher than PennWest Clarion (62% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Montclair State University earn on average $11,900 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $39,200)
- Montclair State University students graduate with a $3,001 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($22,999 vs. $26,000)
- Montclair State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Montclair State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/