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Overview |
Montclair State University | UArts | ||
| Location | Montclair, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,784 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #618 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montclair.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montclair State University | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,755 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,465 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,170 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,742 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,771 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
Montclair State University | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,393 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 19,535 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.3% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 950/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Montclair State University | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montclair State University | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,999 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Montclair State University | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Montclair State University | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Montclair State University | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (21,784 students vs. 1,313 students)
Montclair State University vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montclair State University or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 299.5% more expensive to attend than Montclair State University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $12,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.4% higher at UArts than Montclair State University ($50,950.00 vs. $21,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montclair State University than UArts ($13,742 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montclair State University are 11% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($16,170 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Montclair State University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 116.3% larger than aid received Montclair State University ($25,460 vs. $11,771)
Montclair State University vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montclair State University or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Montclair State University .
- Montclair State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than UArts (80%)
Montclair State University vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montclair State University or UArts? 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 UArts and Montclair State University.
- The graduation rate at Montclair State University is the same as at The University of the Arts (62% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Montclair State University earn on average $16,600 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $34,500)
- Montclair State University students graduate with a $4,001 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($22,999 vs. $27,000)
- Montclair State University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Montclair State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/