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CCAD Wingate University GWU Mars Hill University| Montreat College | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Montreat College | AAC | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,250 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,250 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,519 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Montreat College | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,440 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 980 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Montreat College | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Montreat College | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Montreat College | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montreat College is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (972 students vs. 263 students)
Montreat College vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 17% more expensive to attend than Montreat College for in-state tuition ($35,404.00 vs. $30,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at AAC than Montreat College ($35,404.00 vs. $30,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montreat College than AAC ($25,485 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 1.6% lower than costs at Montreat College ($10,500 vs. $10,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College as Art Academy of Cincinnati (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 1.4% larger than aid received Montreat College ($17,764 vs. $17,519)
Montreat College vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Montreat College .
- The average SAT score at Art Academy of Cincinnati (963) is 3 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming Montreat College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman AAC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
Montreat College vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat College or AAC? 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 AAC and Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Montreat College (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Montreat College earn on average $10,500 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $30,400)
- Montreat College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Montreat College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Montreat College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/