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Overview |
University of West Alabama | University of Montevallo | ||
| Location | Livingston, AL | Montevallo, AL | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,860 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1007 | #641 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwa.edu | montevallo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Alabama | University of Montevallo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,100 | $12,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,200 | $25,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,820 | $10,135 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $17,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,291 | $11,694 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
University of West Alabama | University of Montevallo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,131 | 6,426 | ||
| Admitted | 2,156 | 3,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/980 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Alabama | University of Montevallo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Alabama | University of Montevallo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,489 | $23,383 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $241 |
Diversity |
University of West Alabama | University of Montevallo | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 40% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
University of West Alabama | University of Montevallo | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of West Alabama | University of Montevallo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of West Alabama is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (5,860 students vs. 2,586 students)
University of West Alabama vs. University of Montevallo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Alabama or University of Montevallo?
- University of Montevallo is 32.9% more expensive to attend than University of West Alabama for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at University of Montevallo than University of West Alabama ($25,110.00 vs. $18,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of West Alabama than University of Montevallo ($13,786 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of West Alabama are 29.6% lower than costs at University of Montevallo ($7,820 vs. $10,135)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Montevallo than University of West Alabama (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 25.9% larger than aid received University of West Alabama ($11,694 vs. $9,291)
University of West Alabama vs. University of Montevallo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Alabama or University of Montevallo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Montevallo or University of West Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 139 points higher than at University of West Alabama (930)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of West Alabama (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of West Alabama (3.16)
- University of West Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of West Alabama vs. University of Montevallo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Alabama or University of Montevallo? 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 Montevallo and University of West Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of Montevallo is higher than University of West Alabama (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of West Alabama earn on average $2,500 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $36,000)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $3,106 lower median federal student loan debt than University of West Alabama graduates. ($23,383 vs. $26,489)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than University of West Alabama graduates. ($241 vs. $273)
- More University of Montevallo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of West Alabama students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/