Montreat College vs Stanford

Montreat College and Stanford University, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, stand at opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of size, location, and academic offerings. Montreat, a small Christian liberal arts college nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, offers a close-knit community and a focus on undergraduate education. Stanford, a world-renowned research university situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, California, boasts a diverse student body, cutting-edge research facilities, and a strong emphasis on graduate programs. With acceptance rates of 75% and 5%, respectively, these institutions cater to different academic profiles and aspirations. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further distinctions, including popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, to determine which institution aligns best with your academic goals and personal preferences.

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

Admission
Acceptance rate	90.2%	3.9%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $90 Graduate: $125
SAT range	1030 - 1220	1470 - 1570
ACT range	21 - 28	34 - 35
Students submitting SAT score	15.0%	15.0%
Students submitting ACT score	15.0%	11.0%
Total number of applicants	1,465	55,471
Total number of admissions given out	1,322	2,190
Admitted students who chose to enroll	212	1,757
Yield rate	16.0%	80.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$39,366	$78,898
Average net price	$23,083	$14,402
Tuition	$29,212	$55,473
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,300 Meal plan: $5,528	Room/dormitory: $11,166 Meal plan: $6,694
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $18,697	61.0% Average amount $56,211
Students receiving federal student loan	84.0% Average amount $10,351	5.0% Average amount $5,151
Students taking out private loans	15.0% Average amount $14,145	1.0% Average amount $17,186

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	853 Men 54.5% Women 45.5%	7,645 Men 49.4% Women 50.6%
Graduate students	160 Men 29.4% Women 70.6%	10,035 Men 56.5% Women 43.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	58.5%
International students	2.0%	24.4%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	642	14,621
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	Yes
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	California Texas Washington New York Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education	Engineering Computer and Information Science Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Physical Science
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	5:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	29.4%	95.5%
Dropout rate	69.0%	1.7%
Transferred out	N/A	0.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $151,574 Year 2: $170,457 Year 3: $210,837 Computer Science (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $159,729 Year 2: $168,942 Year 3: $203,193 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $164,734 Year 2: $163,337 Year 3: $187,054 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $137,457 Year 2: $150,874 Year 3: $173,548 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $136,126 Year 2: $136,499 Year 3: $165,375 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $128,556 Year 2: $135,709 Year 3: $157,500 Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $123,354 Year 2: $106,421 Year 3: $139,234 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $105,326 Year 2: $111,435 Year 3: $126,185 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $108,457 Year 2: $90,856 Year 3: $107,477 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,475 Year 2: $85,391 Year 3: $104,592

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