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Overview |
Montreat College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,250 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,250 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,519 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Montreat College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,440 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 980 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 915/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Montreat College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $215 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Montreat College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Montreat College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 972 students)
Montreat College vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or UVa-Wise?
- Montreat College is 400.8% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Montreat College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($30,250.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Montreat College ($9,923 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 11.7% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($10,670 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 22.5% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($17,519 vs. $14,299)
Montreat College vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Montreat College .
- The average SAT score at Montreat College (960) is 18 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming Montreat College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- UVa-Wise has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
Montreat College vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat College or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at UVa-Wise is higher than Montreat College (39% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $1,200 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,900)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $4,173 lower median federal student loan debt than Montreat College graduates. ($20,827 vs. $25,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Montreat College graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montreat College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/