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Overview |
University of Montevallo | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 3,840 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $8,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $9,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 2,453 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 1,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | USC Aiken | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Aiken is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (3,840 students vs. 2,586 students)
University of Montevallo vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or USC Aiken?
- University of Montevallo is 16.3% more expensive to attend than USC Aiken for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $10,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at University of Montevallo than University of South Carolina Aiken ($25,110.00 vs. $20,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than University of Montevallo ($11,872 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 21% lower than costs at University of Montevallo ($8,376 vs. $10,135)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than University of Montevallo (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 18.2% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Aiken ($11,694 vs. $9,891)
University of Montevallo vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 93 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- USC Aiken has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at University of Montevallo is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken earn on average $3,600 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $36,000)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $2,617 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($23,383 vs. $26,000)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($241 vs. $268)
- More USC Aiken graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Montevallo students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/