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Overview |
University of Montevallo | SCAD | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Savannah, GA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 16,414 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | #765 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | scad.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | SCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $39,105 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $39,105 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $15,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $45,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $13,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | SCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 14,387 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 11,759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 29.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1060/1280 | ||
| 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 |
University of Montevallo | SCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | SCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | SCAD | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | SCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 72% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | SCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Savannah College of Art and Design is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (16,414 students vs. 2,586 students)
University of Montevallo vs. SCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or SCAD?
- Savannah College of Art and Design is 223.4% more expensive to attend than University of Montevallo for in-state tuition ($39,105.00 vs. $12,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at SCAD than University of Montevallo ($39,105.00 vs. $25,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Montevallo than SCAD ($17,421 vs. $45,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Montevallo are 53.9% lower than costs at Savannah College of Art and Design ($10,135 vs. $15,594)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Montevallo as Savannah College of Art and Design (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Savannah College of Art and Design students is 12.5% larger than aid received University of Montevallo ($13,157 vs. $11,694)
University of Montevallo vs. SCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or SCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCAD or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 5 points higher than at SCAD (1064)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SCAD (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SCAD (3.56)
- SCAD has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. SCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or SCAD? 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 SCAD and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at SCAD is higher than University of Montevallo (64% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Savannah College of Art and Design earn on average $3,800 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $36,000)
- University of Montevallo students graduate with a $3,617 lower median federal student loan debt than SCAD graduates. ($23,383 vs. $27,000)
- University of Montevallo graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than SCAD graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More SCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Montevallo students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/