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Overview |
University of Montevallo | ETSU | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | ETSU | ||
| 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 2,586 students)
University of Montevallo vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or ETSU?
- University of Montevallo is 56.6% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.7% higher at University of Montevallo than East Tennessee State University ($25,110.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than University of Montevallo ($14,350 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 5.4% lower than costs at University of Montevallo ($9,613 vs. $10,135)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than University of Montevallo (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 33.8% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($11,694 vs. $8,739)
University of Montevallo vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 1 points higher than at ETSU (1068)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or ETSU? 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 ETSU and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than University of Montevallo (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $2,883 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Montevallo graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,383)
- ETSU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than University of Montevallo graduates. ($211 vs. $241)
- More University of Montevallo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/