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Overview |
Montreat College | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,250 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,250 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,519 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Montreat College | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,440 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 980 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1080/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Montreat College | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Montreat College | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Montreat College | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 972 students)
Montreat College vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or Ohio University?
- Montreat College is 126.6% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Montreat College than Ohio University Main Campus ($30,250.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Montreat College ($20,207 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 15.6% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,670 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 86.1% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($17,519 vs. $9,416)
Montreat College vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Montreat College .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 148 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
Montreat College vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat College or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Montreat College (65% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $3,600 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $40,900)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Montreat College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Montreat College graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Montreat College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/