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Overview |
Montreat College | WVU | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #559 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,250 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,250 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,519 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Montreat College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,440 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 980 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Montreat College | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Montreat College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Montreat College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 972 students)
Montreat College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or WVU?
- Montreat College is 223.2% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Montreat College than West Virginia University ($30,250.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Montreat College ($12,202 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 8.9% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($10,670 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 49.9% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($17,519 vs. $11,685)
Montreat College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Montreat College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 118 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming WVU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
Montreat College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat College or WVU? 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 WVU and Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Montreat College (57% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,900)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than Montreat College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Montreat College graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More WVU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montreat College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/