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Overview |
UB | Montclair State University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Montclair, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 21,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #618 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | montclair.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Montclair State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $12,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $21,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $16,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $13,742 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $11,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 66% |
Admission |
UB | Montclair State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 21,393 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 19,535 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 950/1200 | ||
| 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 |
UB | Montclair State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Montclair State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $237 |
Diversity |
UB | Montclair State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
UB | Montclair State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UB | Montclair State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montclair State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (21,784 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. Montclair State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Montclair State University?
- Montclair State University is 74.8% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($12,755.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Montclair State University than University of Baltimore ($21,465.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montclair State University than UB ($13,742 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montclair State University are 19.7% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($16,170 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore than Montclair State University (88% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montclair State University students is 56% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($11,771 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Montclair State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- Accepted freshman Montclair State University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UB (2.89)
- Montclair State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than UB (89.3%)
UB vs. Montclair State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $9,500 more per year than Montclair State University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $51,100)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $1,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Montclair State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,999)
- UB graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Montclair State University graduates. ($222 vs. $237)
- More Montclair State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/