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Overview |
University of Montevallo | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 2,586 students)
University of Montevallo vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 183.7% more expensive to attend than University of Montevallo for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $12,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Lipscomb than University of Montevallo ($34,304.00 vs. $25,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Montevallo than Lipscomb ($17,421 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Montevallo are 38.5% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($10,135 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than University of Montevallo (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 108.7% larger than aid received University of Montevallo ($24,404 vs. $11,694)
University of Montevallo vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 107 points higher than at University of Montevallo (1069)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Montevallo (23)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Montevallo (3.66)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than University of Montevallo (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $10,900 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $36,000)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $2,883 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Montevallo graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,383)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than University of Montevallo graduates. ($211 vs. $241)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Montevallo students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/