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Overview |
University of Montevallo | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| 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 Upstate is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (4,913 students vs. 2,586 students)
University of Montevallo vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of Montevallo is 7.9% more expensive to attend than University of South Carolina-Upstate for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $11,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at University of Montevallo than University of South Carolina Upstate ($25,110.00 vs. $22,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than University of Montevallo ($13,835 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 6.5% lower than costs at University of Montevallo ($9,520 vs. $10,135)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than University of Montevallo (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 2.9% larger than aid received University of Montevallo ($12,038 vs. $11,694)
University of Montevallo vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 119 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 1.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 Carolina-Upstate and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at University of Montevallo is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Upstate earn on average $3,300 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $36,000)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $883 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Montevallo graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,383)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Montevallo graduates. ($232 vs. $241)
- More University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Montevallo students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/