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Overview |
University of Montevallo | Memphis | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $261 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 2,586 students)
University of Montevallo vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or Memphis?
- University of Montevallo is 44.8% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.7% higher at University of Montevallo than University of Memphis ($25,110.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than University of Montevallo ($13,873 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 0.1% lower than costs at University of Montevallo ($10,126 vs. $10,135)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Montevallo as University of Memphis (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 21.5% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($11,694 vs. $9,625)
University of Montevallo vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 40 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or Memphis? 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 Memphis and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at University of Montevallo is higher than University of Memphis (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $6,200 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,000)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $1,867 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($23,383 vs. $25,250)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($241 vs. $261)
- More University of Montevallo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/