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Overview |
University of Montevallo | SWU | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,942 | 1,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | #1043 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,768 | $10,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,280 | $20,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,724 | $18,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,210 | 472 | ||
| Admitted | 3,347 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | SWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Montevallo is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (2,942 students vs. 1,188 students)
University of Montevallo vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or SWU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 119.4% more expensive to attend than University of Montevallo for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $12,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at SWU than University of Montevallo ($26,520.00 vs. $25,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Montevallo than SWU ($17,280 vs. $20,336)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 1.1% lower than costs at University of Montevallo ($10,654 vs. $10,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than University of Montevallo (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 60.1% larger than aid received University of Montevallo ($18,771 vs. $11,724)
University of Montevallo vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or University of Montevallo .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Montevallo (3.66)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than University of Montevallo (53.9%)
University of Montevallo vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or SWU? 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 SWU and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at University of Montevallo is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $8,800 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,000)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $3,617 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($23,383 vs. $27,000)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More University of Montevallo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/