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Overview |
Montreat College | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,250 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,250 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,519 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Montreat College | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,440 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 980 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1115/1350 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Montreat College | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Montreat College | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Montreat College | UNCSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (1,104 students vs. 972 students)
Montreat College vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or UNCSA?
- Montreat College is 365.6% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at Montreat College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($30,250.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Montreat College ($11,251 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 20.9% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($10,670 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 61.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($17,519 vs. $10,868)
Montreat College vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or Montreat College .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 148 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming UNCSA students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Montreat College has a higher acceptance rate (68.1%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
Montreat College vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat College or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Montreat College (58% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Montreat College earn on average $1,800 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,100)
- Montreat College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Montreat College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UNCSA 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/