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Overview |
MSU Billings | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Billings, MT | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,057 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msubillings.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Billings | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,620 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,209 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,348 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,487 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,394 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
MSU Billings | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.05 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 985/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MSU Billings | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Billings | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $253 |
Diversity |
MSU Billings | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
MSU Billings | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 23% | ||
Campus |
MSU Billings | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montana State University Billings is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (4,057 students vs. 3,751 students)
MSU Billings vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Billings or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 89% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($8,730.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Western Oregon State College than Montana State University Billings ($28,710.00 vs. $18,209.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Billings than Western Oregon State College ($12,487 vs. $16,754)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 30.8% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($8,348 vs. $10,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Billings than Western Oregon University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Oregon University students is 28% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($6,907 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Billings or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or MSU Billings .
- Accepted freshman Western Oregon State College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
MSU Billings vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Billings or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and MSU Billings.
- The graduation rate at Western Oregon State College is higher than Montana State University Billings (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $3,600 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $37,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $7,002 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $24,502)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($180 vs. $253)
- More MSU Billings graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/