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Overview |
University of Montevallo | University of South Alabama | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Mobile, AL | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 13,438 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | southalabama.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | University of South Alabama | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $8,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $17,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $15,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $7,686 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | University of South Alabama | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 12,550 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 8,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 65.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1003/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | University of South Alabama | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | University of South Alabama | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | University of South Alabama | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | University of South Alabama | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | University of South Alabama | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Alabama is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (13,438 students vs. 2,586 students)
University of Montevallo vs. University of South Alabama Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or University of South Alabama?
- University of Montevallo is 40.3% more expensive to attend than University of South Alabama for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $8,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at University of Montevallo than University of South Alabama ($25,110.00 vs. $17,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Alabama than University of Montevallo ($15,664 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Alabama are 19.1% lower than costs at University of Montevallo ($8,510 vs. $10,135)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Montevallo than University of South Alabama (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 52.1% larger than aid received University of South Alabama ($11,694 vs. $7,686)
University of Montevallo vs. University of South Alabama Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or University of South Alabama? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Alabama or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 24 points higher than at University of South Alabama (1045)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of South Alabama (23)
- Accepted freshman University of South Alabama students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Montevallo (3.66)
- University of South Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (65.4%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. University of South Alabama Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or University of South Alabama? 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 University of South Alabama and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at University of Montevallo is higher than University of South Alabama (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Alabama earn on average $9,200 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $36,000)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $1,117 lower median federal student loan debt than University of South Alabama graduates. ($23,383 vs. $24,500)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of South Alabama graduates. ($241 vs. $253)
- More University of Montevallo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Alabama students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/