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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD Wingate University| Montreat College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Montreat College | CSU | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 932 | 3,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,460 | $30,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $30,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,730 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,294 | $21,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,528 | $22,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Montreat College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,154 | 6,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,412 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.6% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 950/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Montreat College | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Montreat College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Montreat College | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (3,545 students vs. 932 students)
Montreat College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or CSU?
- Montreat College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($31,460.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Montreat College than Charleston Southern University ($31,460.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Montreat College ($21,347 vs. $26,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 8% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,730 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Montreat College ($22,411 vs. $19,528)
Montreat College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Montreat College .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 70 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Montreat College (65.6%)
Montreat College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat College or CSU? 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 CSU and Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Montreat College (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Montreat College earn on average $1,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,800)
- Montreat College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Montreat College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Montreat College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/