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Overview |
AUM | Montreat College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Montreat, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 972 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | montreat.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Montreat College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $30,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $30,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $17,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | Montreat College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 1,440 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 980 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Montreat College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Montreat College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $258 |
Diversity |
AUM | Montreat College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
AUM | Montreat College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 44% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Montreat College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 972 students)
AUM vs. Montreat College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Montreat College?
- Montreat College is 267.5% more expensive to attend than AUM for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.7% higher at Montreat College than Auburn University at Montgomery ($30,250.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Montreat College ($13,163 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 44.8% lower than costs at Montreat College ($7,368 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 152.6% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($17,519 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Montreat College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Montreat College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montreat College or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 30 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
AUM vs. Montreat College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Montreat College? 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 Montreat College and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Montreat College is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (35% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Montreat College earn on average $3,000 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $2,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Montreat College graduates. ($22,192 vs. $25,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Montreat College graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Montreat College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/