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Overview |
University of Montevallo | GS | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Statesboro, GA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 25,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | #939 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | georgiasouthern.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | GS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $15,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $10,316 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $15,352 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $8,806 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | GS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 14,680 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 13,049 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 980/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | GS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | GS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | GS | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | GS | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | GS | ||
| 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 2,586 students)
University of Montevallo vs. GS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or GS?
- University of Montevallo is 176.6% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at University of Montevallo than Georgia Southern University ($25,110.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than University of Montevallo ($15,352 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Montevallo are 1.8% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($10,135 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Montevallo than Georgia Southern University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 32.8% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($11,694 vs. $8,806)
University of Montevallo vs. GS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or GS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GS or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 20 points higher than at University of Montevallo (1069)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. GS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or GS? 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 GS and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than University of Montevallo (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $8,800 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,000)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Montevallo graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,383)
- GS graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of Montevallo graduates. ($237 vs. $241)
- More University of Montevallo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/