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University of Alabama at Birmingham Auburn Alabama Tennessee Tech Jacksonville State University University of North Alabama TROY Missouri University of Science and Technology Purdue Georgia Tennessee UT Dallas| University of Alabama at Huntsville | University of Montevallo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UA Huntsville | University of Montevallo | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Montevallo, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #641 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | montevallo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | University of Montevallo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $12,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $25,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $10,135 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $17,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $11,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 98% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | University of Montevallo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 3,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | University of Montevallo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | University of Montevallo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,383 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $241 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | University of Montevallo | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | University of Montevallo | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | University of Montevallo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 2,586 students)
UA Huntsville vs. University of Montevallo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or University of Montevallo?
- University of Montevallo is 19.5% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at University of Montevallo than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($25,110.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Montevallo than UA Huntsville ($17,421 vs. $18,588)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Montevallo are 9.7% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Huntsville ($10,135 vs. $11,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Montevallo than University of Alabama at Huntsville (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 30.2% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($11,694 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. University of Montevallo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 152 points higher than at University of Montevallo (1069)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Montevallo (23)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of Montevallo (3.66)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
UA Huntsville vs. University of Montevallo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at UA Huntsville is higher than University of Montevallo (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $14,500 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $36,000)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $117 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($23,383 vs. $23,500)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($241 vs. $242)
- More UA Huntsville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Montevallo students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/