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Overview |
University of Montevallo | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 51% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Montevallo is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 2,363 students)
University of Montevallo vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or Castleton State College?
- University of Montevallo is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Castleton State College than University of Montevallo ($28,800.00 vs. $25,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than University of Montevallo ($16,791 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Montevallo are 22.4% lower than costs at Castleton State College ($10,135 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than University of Montevallo (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 11.2% larger than aid received University of Montevallo ($13,007 vs. $11,694)
University of Montevallo vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 110 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at Castleton State College is higher than University of Montevallo (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Castleton State College earn on average $1,600 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $36,000)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $1,617 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($23,383 vs. $25,000)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($241 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Montevallo students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/