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Overview |
University of Montevallo | WCU | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $227 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | WCU | ||
| 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 2,586 students)
University of Montevallo vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or WCU?
- University of Montevallo is 1,109% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 402.2% higher at University of Montevallo than Western Carolina University ($25,110.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than University of Montevallo ($13,022 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Montevallo are 10.2% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($10,135 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than University of Montevallo (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 158.4% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($11,694 vs. $4,526)
University of Montevallo vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 37 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WCU (3.44)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or WCU? 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 WCU and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than University of Montevallo (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $3,100 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,000)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $1,373 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Montevallo graduates. ($22,010 vs. $23,383)
- WCU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than University of Montevallo graduates. ($227 vs. $241)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Montevallo students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/