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Overview |
University of Montevallo | CofC | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,942 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,768 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,280 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,724 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,210 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 3,347 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 2,942 students)
University of Montevallo vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 3.5% more expensive to attend than University of Montevallo for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $12,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at CofC than University of Montevallo ($36,398.00 vs. $25,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Montevallo than CofC ($17,280 vs. $20,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Montevallo are 30.3% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($10,768 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Montevallo than College of Charleston (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 19.5% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($11,724 vs. $9,811)
University of Montevallo vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 72 points higher than at University of Montevallo (1069)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Montevallo (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at University of Montevallo (3.66)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (72%) than University of Montevallo (53.9%)
University of Montevallo vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or CofC? 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 CofC and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than University of Montevallo (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $10,200 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $36,000)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $1,883 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Montevallo graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,383)
- CofC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than University of Montevallo graduates. ($222 vs. $241)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Montevallo students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/