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Overview |
University of Montevallo | Piedmont College | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Demorest, GA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 1,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | #522 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | piedmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | Piedmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $28,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $28,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $11,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $18,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $24,065 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | Piedmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 2,331 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 1,500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | Piedmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | Piedmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $23,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | Piedmont College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | Piedmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | Piedmont College | ||
| 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 Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,843 students)
University of Montevallo vs. Piedmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or Piedmont College?
- Piedmont College is 139.6% more expensive to attend than University of Montevallo for in-state tuition ($28,970.00 vs. $12,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Piedmont College than University of Montevallo ($28,970.00 vs. $25,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Montevallo than Piedmont College ($17,421 vs. $18,792)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Montevallo are 14.1% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($10,135 vs. $11,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than University of Montevallo (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 105.8% larger than aid received University of Montevallo ($24,065 vs. $11,694)
University of Montevallo vs. Piedmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or Piedmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont College or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 74 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont College (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Piedmont College (3.54)
- Piedmont College has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. Piedmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or Piedmont College? 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 Piedmont College and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than University of Montevallo (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Piedmont College earn on average $5,000 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $36,000)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $353 lower median federal student loan debt than Piedmont College graduates. ($23,383 vs. $23,736)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Piedmont College graduates. ($241 vs. $245)
- More University of Montevallo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/