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Kentucky WKU WVU Ohio State Bellarmine University IU LSU UC Tennessee Purdue NKU ISU| University of Louisville | Montreat College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Louisville | Montreat College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Montreat, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 972 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | montreat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Montreat College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $30,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $30,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $10,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $17,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisville | Montreat College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 1,440 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 980 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 68.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | Montreat College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Montreat College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $258 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Montreat College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Louisville | Montreat College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Montreat College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 972 students)
Louisville vs. Montreat College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Montreat College?
- Montreat College is 145.5% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Montreat College than University of Louisville ($30,250.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Montreat College ($19,327 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 0% lower than costs at Montreat College ($10,668 vs. $10,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than University of Louisville (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 43.4% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($17,519 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Montreat College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Montreat College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montreat College or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 199 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
Louisville vs. Montreat College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is higher than Montreat College (51% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $4,300 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,900)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $5,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Montreat College graduates. ($19,656 vs. $25,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Montreat College graduates. ($203 vs. $258)
- More Louisville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montreat College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/