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Overview |
University of Montevallo | St. Catharine | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Saint Catharine, KY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | sccky.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | St. Catharine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $19,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $19,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $9,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $24,513 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $9,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | St. Catharine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 77.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 37.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | St. Catharine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | St. Catharine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $19,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | St. Catharine | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | St. Catharine | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | - | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | St. Catharine | ||
| 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 St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 649 students)
University of Montevallo vs. St. Catharine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or St. Catharine?
- Saint Catharine College is 63.2% more expensive to attend than University of Montevallo for in-state tuition ($19,732.00 vs. $12,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at University of Montevallo than Saint Catharine College ($25,110.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Montevallo than St. Catharine ($17,421 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 5.2% lower than costs at University of Montevallo ($9,636 vs. $10,135)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Catharine College than University of Montevallo (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 25.8% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($11,694 vs. $9,299)
University of Montevallo vs. St. Catharine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or St. Catharine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Catharine or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 121 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- St. Catharine has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. St. Catharine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or St. Catharine? 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 St. Catharine and University of Montevallo.
- Graduates from University of Montevallo earn on average $3,000 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $3,408 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Montevallo graduates. ($19,975 vs. $23,383)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than University of Montevallo graduates. ($206 vs. $241)
- More University of Montevallo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/