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Overview |
Alabama | University of Montevallo | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Montevallo, AL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #641 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | montevallo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | University of Montevallo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $12,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $25,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $10,135 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $17,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $11,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama | University of Montevallo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 3,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | University of Montevallo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | University of Montevallo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $23,383 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $241 |
Diversity |
Alabama | University of Montevallo | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Alabama | University of Montevallo | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | University of Montevallo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 2,586 students)
Alabama vs. University of Montevallo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or University of Montevallo?
- University of Montevallo is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Alabama than University of Montevallo ($31,460.00 vs. $25,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Montevallo than Alabama ($17,421 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Montevallo are 42.3% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($10,135 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Montevallo than The University of Alabama (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 34.1% larger than aid received University of Montevallo ($15,683 vs. $11,694)
Alabama vs. University of Montevallo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or University of Montevallo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Montevallo or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 112 points higher than at University of Montevallo (1069)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Montevallo (23)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Montevallo (3.66)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
Alabama vs. University of Montevallo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama or University of Montevallo? 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 University of Montevallo and Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of Montevallo (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $13,900 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $36,000)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($23,383 vs. $23,750)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($241 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Montevallo students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/