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Overview |
Faulkner | University of Montevallo | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Montevallo, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #641 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | montevallo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | University of Montevallo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $12,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $25,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $10,135 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $17,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $11,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Faulkner | University of Montevallo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 3,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 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 |
Faulkner | University of Montevallo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | University of Montevallo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $23,383 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $241 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | University of Montevallo | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Faulkner | University of Montevallo | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | University of Montevallo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Faulkner University is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 2,586 students)
Faulkner vs. University of Montevallo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or University of Montevallo?
- Faulkner University is 81.4% more expensive to attend than University of Montevallo for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $12,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at University of Montevallo than Faulkner University ($25,110.00 vs. $21,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Montevallo than Faulkner ($17,421 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 26.4% lower than costs at University of Montevallo ($8,020 vs. $10,135)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University as University of Montevallo (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 38.9% larger than aid received University of Montevallo ($16,238 vs. $11,694)
Faulkner vs. University of Montevallo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner 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 Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 84 points higher than at Faulkner (985)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Faulkner (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Faulkner (3.36)
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
Faulkner vs. University of Montevallo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner 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 Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at University of Montevallo is higher than Faulkner University (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $5,500 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $36,000)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Montevallo graduates. ($21,750 vs. $23,383)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of Montevallo graduates. ($224 vs. $241)
- More University of Montevallo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/