Montreat College vs Georgetown

Montreat College and Georgetown University, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Montreat, a small, private Christian college nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, boasts a close-knit community and a focus on liberal arts education. Georgetown, a prestigious Jesuit research university located in the heart of Washington, D.C., is renowned for its rigorous academics, global perspective, and strong alumni network. With acceptance rates of 75% and 14%, respectively, these institutions cater to different applicant pools. While Montreat's popular majors include Biblical Studies, Elementary Education, and Psychology, Georgetown students commonly pursue degrees in International Relations, Finance, and Government. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your college decision.

	Georgetown University	Montreat College
Overview
Location	Washington, District of Columbia	Montreat, North Carolina
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	98.0%	77.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	12.0%	90.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $90
SAT range	1410 - 1550	1030 - 1220
ACT range	32 - 35	21 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	64.0%	15.0%
Students submitting ACT score	38.0%	15.0%
Total number of applicants	27,629	1,465
Total number of admissions given out	3,311	1,322
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,585	212
Yield rate	47.9%	16.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$81,515	$39,366
Average net price	$23,049	$23,083
Tuition	$59,784	$29,212
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,802 Meal plan: $7,120	Room/dormitory: $4,300 Meal plan: $5,528
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	42.0% Average amount $36,711	100.0% Average amount $18,697
Students receiving federal student loan	20.0% Average amount $3,246	84.0% Average amount $10,351
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $34,459	15.0% Average amount $14,145

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	7,598 Men 42.8% Women 57.2%	853 Men 54.5% Women 45.5%
Graduate students	13,337 Men 45.7% Women 54.3%	160 Men 29.4% Women 70.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	97.4%	N/A
International students	16.7%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	5,571	642
First year students are required to live on campus?	Yes	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	New York California Maryland New Jersey Virginia	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Social Sciences Legal Profession Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Business Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	95.2%	29.4%
Dropout rate	4.4%	69.0%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $131,589 Year 2: $127,040 Year 3: $139,178 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $165,914 Year 2: $119,805 Year 3: $129,874 Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $109,015 Year 2: $118,650 Year 3: $124,664 Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $104,741 Year 2: $96,183 Year 3: $117,331 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $105,843 Year 2: $97,367 Year 3: $114,961 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $77,441 Year 2: $77,715 Year 3: $112,359 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $84,438 Year 2: $85,538 Year 3: $107,054 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $93,493 Year 2: $88,639 Year 3: $106,148 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $104,783 Year 2: $100,876 Year 3: $103,046 Statistics (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $96,445 Year 2: $90,856 Year 3: $102,592	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,796 Year 2: $49,214 Year 3: $52,185 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,504 Year 2: $40,853 Year 3: $47,809 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,910 Year 2: $43,319 Year 3: $47,361 Psychology, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,117 Year 2: $28,960 Year 3: $31,319

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