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Overview |
University of Montevallo | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,942 | 361 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,768 | $12,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,280 | $14,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,724 | $10,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,210 | 581 | ||
| Admitted | 3,347 | 550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 94.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| 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 Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Montevallo is larger than than Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (2,942 students vs. 361 students)
University of Montevallo vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 7.7% higher at University of Montevallo than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($25,110.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than University of Montevallo ($14,933 vs. $17,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Montevallo are 11.6% lower than costs at Penn State Greater Allegheny ($10,768 vs. $12,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Montevallo than Penn State Greater Allegheny (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 7.9% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($11,724 vs. $10,867)
University of Montevallo vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 126 points higher than at Penn State Greater Allegheny (943)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Greater Allegheny (23)
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than University of Montevallo (53.9%)
University of Montevallo vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Greater Allegheny and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Greater Allegheny is higher than University of Montevallo (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Penn State Greater Allegheny 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 Greater Allegheny graduates. ($23,383 vs. $26,818)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($241 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Greater Allegheny 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/