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Overview |
University of Montevallo | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 424 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Montevallo is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 424 students)
University of Montevallo vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus is 14.3% more expensive to attend than University of Montevallo for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $12,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at University of Montevallo than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($25,110.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than University of Montevallo ($15,897 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Montevallo are 28.1% lower than costs at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($10,135 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Montevallo than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 26.5% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($11,694 vs. $9,241)
University of Montevallo vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 153 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at University of Montevallo is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $19,300 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $36,000)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $3,435 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($23,383 vs. $26,818)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($241 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Montevallo students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/