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Overview |
University of Montevallo | WKU | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $250 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | WKU | ||
| 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 Kentucky University is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 2,586 students)
University of Montevallo vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or WKU?
- University of Montevallo is 8.8% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at WKU than University of Montevallo ($27,000.00 vs. $25,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than University of Montevallo ($12,625 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Montevallo are 9.2% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,135 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than University of Montevallo (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 14% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($11,694 vs. $10,260)
University of Montevallo vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 22 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or WKU? 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 WKU and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than University of Montevallo (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $1,100 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,000)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $867 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($23,383 vs. $24,250)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($241 vs. $250)
- More University of Montevallo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/