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Overview |
University of Montevallo | GWU | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,942 | 3,125 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $32,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $32,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,768 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,280 | $24,035 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,724 | $24,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,210 | 4,670 | ||
| Admitted | 3,347 | 4,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1040/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | GWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (3,125 students vs. 2,942 students)
University of Montevallo vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 168.6% more expensive to attend than University of Montevallo for in-state tuition ($32,470.00 vs. $12,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at GWU than University of Montevallo ($32,470.00 vs. $25,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Montevallo than GWU ($17,280 vs. $24,035)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Montevallo are 0% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($10,768 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than University of Montevallo (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 111.2% larger than aid received University of Montevallo ($24,762 vs. $11,724)
University of Montevallo vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 92 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Montevallo (3.66)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than University of Montevallo (53.9%)
University of Montevallo vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or GWU? 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 GWU and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than University of Montevallo (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $4,500 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $36,000)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $1,586 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($23,383 vs. $24,969)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($241 vs. $258)
- More University of Montevallo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/