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Overview |
University of Montevallo | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,942 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,768 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,280 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,724 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,210 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 3,347 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 940/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $246 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Montevallo is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (2,942 students vs. 2,735 students)
University of Montevallo vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 172.1% more expensive to attend than University of Montevallo for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $12,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Carson-Newman College than University of Montevallo ($32,900.00 vs. $25,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Montevallo than Carson-Newman College ($17,280 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 2.5% lower than costs at University of Montevallo ($10,507 vs. $10,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than University of Montevallo (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 125.8% larger than aid received University of Montevallo ($26,472 vs. $11,724)
University of Montevallo vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 30 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Carson-Newman College (3.6)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (68.3%) than University of Montevallo (53.9%)
University of Montevallo vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than University of Montevallo (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $5,700 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,000)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $497 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($23,383 vs. $23,880)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($241 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Montevallo students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/