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Overview |
University of Montevallo | PSC | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Little Rock, AR | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | philander.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | PSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $11,804 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $11,804 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $15,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $10,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | PSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | PSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | PSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $26,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $320 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | PSC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | PSC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | PSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Montevallo is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 769 students)
University of Montevallo vs. PSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or PSC?
- University of Montevallo is 2.4% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.7% higher at University of Montevallo than Philander Smith College ($25,110.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than University of Montevallo ($15,634 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 22.8% lower than costs at University of Montevallo ($8,250 vs. $10,135)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Montevallo than Philander Smith College (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Montevallo students is 13.3% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($11,694 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or PSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PSC or University of Montevallo .
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at PSC (3.04)
University of Montevallo vs. PSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or PSC? 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 PSC and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at University of Montevallo is higher than Philander Smith College (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Montevallo earn on average $9,200 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($36,000 vs. $26,800)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $7,617 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($23,383 vs. $31,000)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($241 vs. $320)
- More University of Montevallo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/