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Overview |
University of Montevallo | UH at Hilo | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Hilo, HI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 2,977 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | #642 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | hawaii.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | UH at Hilo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $7,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $20,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $8,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $13,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $6,227 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | UH at Hilo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 2,595 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 2,186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | UH at Hilo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | UH at Hilo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $19,903 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $205 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | UH at Hilo | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 31% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | UH at Hilo | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | UH at Hilo | ||
| 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 Hawaii at Hilo is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (2,977 students vs. 2,586 students)
University of Montevallo vs. UH at Hilo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or UH at Hilo?
- University of Montevallo is 64.6% more expensive to attend than UH at Hilo for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $7,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.7% higher at University of Montevallo than University of Hawaii at Hilo ($25,110.00 vs. $20,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Hawaii at Hilo than University of Montevallo ($13,867 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hawaii at Hilo are 22.9% lower than costs at University of Montevallo ($8,248 vs. $10,135)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Montevallo than University of Hawaii at Hilo (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 87.8% larger than aid received University of Hawaii at Hilo ($11,694 vs. $6,227)
University of Montevallo vs. UH at Hilo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or UH at Hilo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH at Hilo or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 143 points higher than at UH at Hilo (926)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UH at Hilo (19)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UH at Hilo (3.36)
- UH at Hilo has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. UH at Hilo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or UH at Hilo? 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 UH at Hilo and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at University of Montevallo is higher than University of Hawaii at Hilo (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of Hawaii at Hilo earn on average $2,100 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,000)
- University of Hawaii at Hilo students graduate with a $3,480 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Montevallo graduates. ($19,903 vs. $23,383)
- UH at Hilo graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than University of Montevallo graduates. ($205 vs. $241)
- More UH at Hilo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Montevallo students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/