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Overview |
University of Montevallo | YHC | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Young Harris, GA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 1,511 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | yhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | YHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $11,706 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $25,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | YHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 1,990 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 930/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | YHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | YHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | YHC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | YHC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | YHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Montevallo is larger than than YHC based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,511 students)
University of Montevallo vs. YHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or YHC?
- Young Harris College is 145.7% more expensive to attend than University of Montevallo for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $12,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at YHC than University of Montevallo ($29,700.00 vs. $25,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Montevallo than YHC ($17,421 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Montevallo are 15.5% lower than costs at Young Harris College ($10,135 vs. $11,706)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Young Harris College than University of Montevallo (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Young Harris College students is 119.3% larger than aid received University of Montevallo ($25,643 vs. $11,694)
University of Montevallo vs. YHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or YHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YHC or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 95 points higher than at YHC (974)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at YHC (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at YHC (3.15)
- YHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. YHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or YHC? 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 YHC and University of Montevallo.
- Graduates from Young Harris College earn on average $3,100 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,000)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $3,617 lower median federal student loan debt than YHC graduates. ($23,383 vs. $27,000)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than YHC graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More YHC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Montevallo students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/