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Overview |
University of Montevallo | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Grambling, LA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,942 | 5,114 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | gram.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $5,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $5,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,768 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,280 | $19,092 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,724 | $8,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,210 | 24,521 | ||
| Admitted | 3,347 | 5,806 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 860/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $37,997 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $392 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 39% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | GSU- Grambling | ||
| 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
- Grambling State University is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (5,114 students vs. 2,942 students)
University of Montevallo vs. GSU- Grambling Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or GSU- Grambling?
- University of Montevallo is 135.2% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 388.5% higher at University of Montevallo than Grambling State University ($25,110.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Montevallo than GSU- Grambling ($17,280 vs. $19,092)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Montevallo are 2.1% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($10,768 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Montevallo than Grambling State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 33.8% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($11,724 vs. $8,763)
University of Montevallo vs. GSU- Grambling Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or GSU- Grambling? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU- Grambling or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 198 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- University of Montevallo has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than GSU- Grambling (23.7%)
University of Montevallo vs. GSU- Grambling Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or GSU- Grambling? 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 GSU- Grambling and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at University of Montevallo is higher than Grambling State University (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Montevallo earn on average $3,600 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $32,400)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $14,614 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($23,383 vs. $37,997)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($241 vs. $392)
- More University of Montevallo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/