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Overview |
Montreat College | UNCG | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,250 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,250 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,519 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Montreat College | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,440 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 980 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 22.1% | ||
| 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 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Montreat College | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $235 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Montreat College | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Montreat College | UNCG | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 972 students)
Montreat College vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or UNCG?
- Montreat College is 584.1% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at Montreat College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($30,250.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Montreat College ($10,979 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 7.5% lower than costs at Montreat College ($9,924 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 112.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($17,519 vs. $8,257)
Montreat College vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Montreat College .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 75 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
Montreat College vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat College or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Montreat College (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Montreat College earn on average $1,800 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $2,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Montreat College graduates. ($22,737 vs. $25,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Montreat College graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montreat College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/