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Overview |
Kentucky | Montreat College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Montreat, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 972 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | montreat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Montreat College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $30,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $30,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $17,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Montreat College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 1,440 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 980 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Montreat College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Montreat College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Montreat College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Kentucky | Montreat College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Montreat College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 972 students)
Kentucky vs. Montreat College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Montreat College?
- Montreat College is 163.1% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Kentucky than Montreat College ($30,913.00 vs. $30,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Montreat College ($18,693 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 37.5% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($10,670 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 24.1% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($17,519 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Montreat College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Montreat College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montreat College or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 183 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
Kentucky vs. Montreat College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky or Montreat College? 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 Montreat College and Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Montreat College (59% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $10,100 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $40,900)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Montreat College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Montreat College graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montreat College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/