| Monmouth vs. Northwestern |
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|---|---|---|
#147 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #28 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #11 in National Universities #20 in World University Rankings #2 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$44,922 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$68,322 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $54,655 |
| Less$35,364 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$57,927 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,110 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,540 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier90.93% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter7.69% |
| Lower13.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable55.31% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller713 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,856 |
| Smaller713 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,399 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 14,457 |
| - | Online Student Population | 781 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower65% | Graduate Rate | Higher95% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,034) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,630) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,692) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 95 | Number of faculty | 2,859 |
| Lower$61,937 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$182,894 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.