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Overview |
Montclair State University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Montclair, NJ | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,784 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #618 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montclair.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montclair State University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,755 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,465 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,170 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,742 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,771 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Montclair State University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,393 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 19,535 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 |
Montclair State University | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montclair State University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,999 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $245 |
Diversity |
Montclair State University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 19% |
Students |
Montclair State University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Montclair State University | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montclair State University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (21,784 students vs. 650 students)
Montclair State University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montclair State University or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 134.3% more expensive to attend than Montclair State University for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $12,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at D&E College than Montclair State University ($29,880.00 vs. $21,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montclair State University than D&E College ($13,742 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 59.7% lower than costs at Montclair State University ($10,125 vs. $16,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Montclair State University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 113.4% larger than aid received Montclair State University ($25,119 vs. $11,771)
Montclair State University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montclair State University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Montclair State University .
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Montclair State University (3.3)
- Montclair State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Montclair State University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montclair State University or D&E College? 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 D&E College and Montclair State University.
- The graduation rate at Montclair State University is higher than Davis & Elkins College (62% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Montclair State University earn on average $13,600 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $37,500)
- Montclair State University students graduate with a $713 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($22,999 vs. $23,712)
- Montclair State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More Montclair State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/