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Overview |
AAMU | University of Montevallo | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Montevallo, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #641 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | montevallo.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | University of Montevallo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $12,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $25,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $10,135 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $17,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $11,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
AAMU | University of Montevallo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 3,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | University of Montevallo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | University of Montevallo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $23,383 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $241 |
Diversity |
AAMU | University of Montevallo | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
AAMU | University of Montevallo | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 16% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | University of Montevallo | ||
| 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
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 2,586 students)
AAMU vs. University of Montevallo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or University of Montevallo?
- University of Montevallo is 40.4% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at University of Montevallo than Alabama A & M University ($25,110.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than University of Montevallo ($14,600 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 6.5% lower than costs at University of Montevallo ($9,520 vs. $10,135)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Montevallo than Alabama A & M University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 16.2% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($11,694 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. University of Montevallo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or University of Montevallo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Montevallo or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 219 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- AAMU has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
AAMU vs. University of Montevallo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or University of Montevallo? 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 University of Montevallo and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at University of Montevallo is higher than Alabama A & M University (43% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Montevallo earn on average $1,700 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $34,300)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $11,617 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($23,383 vs. $35,000)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($241 vs. $361)
- More University of Montevallo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/