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Overview |
University of Montevallo | ULM | ||
| Location | Montevallo, AL | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | #681 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montevallo.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Montevallo | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,090 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,110 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,135 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,421 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,694 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Montevallo | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,426 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 3,845 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.8% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1085/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Montevallo | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Montevallo | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,383 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Montevallo | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Montevallo | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Montevallo | ULM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than University of Montevallo based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 2,586 students)
University of Montevallo vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Montevallo or ULM?
- University of Montevallo is 108.9% more expensive to attend than ULM for in-state tuition ($12,090.00 vs. $5,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at University of Montevallo than University of Louisiana Monroe ($25,110.00 vs. $17,888.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than University of Montevallo ($11,353 vs. $17,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 6.1% lower than costs at University of Montevallo ($9,551 vs. $10,135)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisiana Monroe than University of Montevallo (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 9.2% larger than aid received University of Montevallo ($12,768 vs. $11,694)
University of Montevallo vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Montevallo or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or University of Montevallo .
- The average SAT score at University of Montevallo (1069) is 15 points higher than at ULM (1054)
- Incoming University of Montevallo students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at ULM (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Montevallo students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at ULM (3.53)
- ULM has a higher acceptance rate (70.1%) than University of Montevallo (59.8%)
University of Montevallo vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Montevallo or ULM? 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 ULM and University of Montevallo.
- The graduation rate at University of Montevallo is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $9,800 more per year than University of Montevallo graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $36,000)
- University of Louisiana Monroe students graduate with a $3,383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Montevallo graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,383)
- ULM graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than University of Montevallo graduates. ($206 vs. $241)
- More University of Montevallo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/