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Overview |
PUC | Montreat College | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Montreat, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 870 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | montreat.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Montreat College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,655 | $30,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,655 | $30,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,273 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,841 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,383 | $17,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | Montreat College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,364 | 1,440 | ||
| Admitted | 661 | 980 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
PUC | Montreat College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Montreat College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $258 |
Diversity |
PUC | Montreat College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
PUC | Montreat College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 44% | ||
Campus |
PUC | Montreat College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montreat College is larger than than PUC based on total student enrollment (972 students vs. 870 students)
PUC vs. Montreat College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Montreat College?
- Pacific Union College is 8% more expensive to attend than Montreat College for in-state tuition ($32,655.00 vs. $30,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at PUC than Montreat College ($32,655.00 vs. $30,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Union College than Montreat College ($21,841 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 15.1% lower than costs at Montreat College ($9,273 vs. $10,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as Montreat College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 33.5% larger than aid received Montreat College ($23,383 vs. $17,519)
PUC vs. Montreat College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or Montreat College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montreat College or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Union College (984) is 24 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming PUC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman PUC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Montreat College has a higher acceptance rate (68.1%) than PUC (48.5%)
PUC vs. Montreat College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or Montreat College? 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 Montreat College and PUC.
- The graduation rate at PUC is higher than Montreat College (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $18,300 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $40,900)
- Montreat College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $30,000)
- Montreat College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($258 vs. $310)
- More PUC 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/