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Overview |
University of Montevallo | KWC | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 813 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $236 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 32% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 813 students)
University of Montevallo vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 148.5% more expensive to attend than University of Montevallo for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $12,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at KWC than University of Montevallo ($30,040.00 vs. $25,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Montevallo than KWC ($17,421 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Montevallo are 10.3% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($10,135 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than University of Montevallo (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 71.3% larger than aid received University of Montevallo ($20,036 vs. $11,694)
University of Montevallo vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 21 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or KWC? 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 KWC and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than University of Montevallo (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $2,500 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $36,000)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $476 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Montevallo graduates. ($22,907 vs. $23,383)
- KWC graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Montevallo graduates. ($236 vs. $241)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Montevallo students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/