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Overview |
University of Montevallo | MUW | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $155 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Montevallo is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 2,339 students)
University of Montevallo vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or MUW?
- University of Montevallo is 55.7% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.3% higher at University of Montevallo than Mississippi University for Women ($25,110.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than University of Montevallo ($12,691 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 23.4% lower than costs at University of Montevallo ($8,212 vs. $10,135)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Montevallo than Mississippi University for Women (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 18.3% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($11,694 vs. $9,887)
University of Montevallo vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 57 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or MUW? 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 MUW and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at University of Montevallo is higher than Mississippi University for Women (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Mississippi University for Women earn on average $1,800 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($37,800 vs. $36,000)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $8,383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Montevallo graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,383)
- MUW graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than University of Montevallo graduates. ($155 vs. $241)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Montevallo students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/