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Overview |
Montana State University-Northern | RMC | ||
| Location | Havre, MT | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,140 | 1,054 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msun.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montana State University-Northern | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,496 | $31,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,096 | $31,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,470 | $9,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,940 | $19,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,162 | $23,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Montana State University-Northern | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,458 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.79 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Montana State University-Northern | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montana State University-Northern | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,340 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $268 |
Diversity |
Montana State University-Northern | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Montana State University-Northern | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Montana State University-Northern | RMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montana State University Northern is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,140 students vs. 1,054 students)
Montana State University-Northern vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montana State University-Northern or RMC?
- Rocky Mountain College is 597.1% more expensive to attend than Montana State University-Northern for in-state tuition ($31,342.00 vs. $4,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.3% higher at RMC than Montana State University Northern ($31,342.00 vs. $17,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Northern than RMC ($10,940 vs. $19,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Northern are 41% lower than costs at Rocky Mountain College ($6,470 vs. $9,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College than Montana State University Northern (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 346.8% larger than aid received Montana State University Northern ($23,062 vs. $5,162)
Which college is harder to get into, Montana State University-Northern or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Montana State University-Northern .
- The average SAT score at Rocky Mountain College (1037) is 145 points higher than at Montana State University-Northern (892)
- Incoming RMC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Montana State University-Northern (19)
- Accepted freshman RMC students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Montana State University-Northern (2.79)
Montana State University-Northern vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montana State University-Northern or RMC? 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 RMC and Montana State University-Northern.
- The graduation rate at RMC is higher than Montana State University Northern (50% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Montana State University-Northern graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $40,100)
- Montana State University Northern students graduate with a $10,660 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($15,340 vs. $26,000)
- Montana State University-Northern graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($158 vs. $268)
- More RMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montana State University-Northern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/