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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University University of Alabama at Birmingham University of North Alabama Samford University Auburn CAU| Alabama State University | University of Montevallo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | University of Montevallo | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Montevallo, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #641 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | montevallo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | University of Montevallo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $12,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $25,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,135 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $17,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $11,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | University of Montevallo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 3,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | University of Montevallo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | University of Montevallo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $23,383 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $241 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | University of Montevallo | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Alabama State | University of Montevallo | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | University of Montevallo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,586 students)
Alabama State vs. University of Montevallo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or University of Montevallo?
- University of Montevallo is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at University of Montevallo than Alabama State University ($25,110.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than University of Montevallo ($13,176 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 67.5% lower than costs at University of Montevallo ($6,050 vs. $10,135)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Montevallo than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 16.6% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($11,694 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. University of Montevallo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State 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 Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 225 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
Alabama State vs. University of Montevallo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at University of Montevallo is higher than Alabama State University (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Montevallo earn on average $6,500 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $29,500)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $8,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($23,383 vs. $32,091)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($241 vs. $331)
- More University of Montevallo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/