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Overview |
Albany State University | MSU Billings | ||
| Location | Albany, GA | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,334 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1025 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asurams.edu | msubillings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany State University | MSU Billings | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $4,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $18,209 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,232 | $8,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,672 | $12,487 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,026 | $5,394 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Albany State University | MSU Billings | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 740/900 | |||
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Academics |
Albany State University | MSU Billings | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albany State University | MSU Billings | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,250 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $180 |
Diversity |
Albany State University | MSU Billings | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Albany State University | MSU Billings | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Albany State University | MSU Billings | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albany State University is larger than than MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (6,334 students vs. 4,057 students)
Albany State University vs. MSU Billings Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albany State University or MSU Billings?
- Montana State University Billings is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($4,620.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at MSU Billings than Albany State University ($18,209.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Billings than Albany State University ($12,487 vs. $14,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 22.6% lower than costs at Albany State University ($8,348 vs. $10,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany State University than Montana State University Billings (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany State University students is 104.4% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($11,026 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, Albany State University or MSU Billings? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Billings or Albany State University .
- Accepted freshman MSU Billings students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.05) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
Albany State University vs. MSU Billings Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albany State University or MSU Billings? 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 MSU Billings and Albany State University.
- The graduation rate at Albany State University is higher than Montana State University Billings (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Montana State University Billings earn on average $3,000 more per year than Albany State University graduates after ten years. ($37,800 vs. $34,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany State University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $33,250)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than Albany State University graduates. ($180 vs. $343)
- More MSU Billings graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/