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Overview |
SHU | Montclair State University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Montclair, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 21,784 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #618 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | montclair.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Montclair State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $12,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $21,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $16,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $13,742 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $11,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
SHU | Montclair State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 21,393 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 19,535 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 950/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Montclair State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Montclair State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
SHU | Montclair State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 9% |
Students |
SHU | Montclair State University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 4% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Montclair State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montclair State University is larger than than SHU based on total student enrollment (21,784 students vs. 10,721 students)
SHU vs. Montclair State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Montclair State University?
- Sacred Heart University is 263.1% more expensive to attend than Montclair State University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $12,755.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.7% higher at SHU than Montclair State University ($46,310.00 vs. $21,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montclair State University than SHU ($13,742 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montclair State University are 8.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,170 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Montclair State University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 65.5% larger than aid received Montclair State University ($19,484 vs. $11,771)
SHU vs. Montclair State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Montclair State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montclair State University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Montclair State University (3.3)
- Montclair State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Montclair State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Montclair State University? 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 Montclair State University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Montclair State University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Montclair State University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $51,100)
- Montclair State University students graduate with a $2,001 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($22,999 vs. $25,000)
- Montclair State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montclair State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/