Bryan College-Dayton vs Montreat College

Bryan College-Dayton and Montreat College, both rooted in Christian values, offer distinct educational experiences. Bryan College-Dayton, located in Dayton, Tennessee, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to Montreat College's 68%. While Bryan College-Dayton's student body is predominantly female (60%), Montreat College maintains a more balanced gender ratio. Both institutions excel in different areas of study; Bryan College-Dayton is known for its strong programs in Business, Education, and Psychology, while Montreat College shines in the fields of Music, Religion, and Social Work. With Bryan College-Dayton's higher graduation rate (58%) and Montreat College's lower cost of attendance, prospective students are encouraged to explore the detailed comparison table to discover which college better aligns with their academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Bryan College-Dayton	Montreat College
Overview
Location	Dayton, Tennessee	Montreat, North Carolina
Campus setting	Town: Distant	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	67.0%	77.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Interdenominational	Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	51.0%	90.2%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	1030 - 1220
ACT range	N/A	21 - 28
Students submitting SAT score		15.0%
Students submitting ACT score		15.0%
Total number of applicants	990	1,465
Total number of admissions given out	505	1,322
Admitted students who chose to enroll	195	212
Yield rate	38.6%	16.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$31,110	$39,366
Average net price	$15,901	$23,083
Tuition	$16,900	$29,212
Room & board	$8,050	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)	98.0% Average amount $12,069	100.0% Average amount $18,697
Students receiving federal student loan	62.0% Average amount $4,743	84.0% Average amount $10,351
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $7,968	15.0% Average amount $14,145

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,376 Men 46.4% Women 53.6%	853 Men 54.5% Women 45.5%
Graduate students	174 Men 41.4% Women 58.6%	160 Men 29.4% Women 70.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.5%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	664	642
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Psychology Law Enforcement and Firefighting Theology	Business Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	57.9%	29.4%
Dropout rate	42.1%	69.0%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,728 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	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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