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Overview |
Boise State | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Butte, MT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,115 | 1,625 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #463 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | mtech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,532 | $5,878 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,869 | $21,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,841 | $10,741 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,724 | $16,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,892 | $5,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Boise State | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,795 | 1,757 | ||
| Admitted | 14,096 | 1,572 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Boise State | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $206 |
Diversity |
Boise State | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Boise State | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | Montana Tech of the University of Montana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than Montana Tech of the University of Montana based on total student enrollment (26,115 students vs. 1,625 students)
Boise State vs. Montana Tech of the University of Montana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or Montana Tech of the University of Montana?
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($5,878.00 vs. $5,532.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Boise State than Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($22,869.00 vs. $21,415.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana Tech of the University of Montana than Boise State ($16,045 vs. $17,724)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana Tech of the University of Montana are 28.9% lower than costs at Boise State University ($10,741 vs. $13,841)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana Tech of the University of Montana than Boise State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boise State University students is 67.2% larger than aid received Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($9,892 vs. $5,917)
Boise State vs. Montana Tech of the University of Montana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or Montana Tech of the University of Montana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montana Tech of the University of Montana or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Montana Tech of the University of Montana (1145) is 99 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming Montana Tech of the University of Montana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Boise State (23)
- Accepted freshman Montana Tech of the University of Montana students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Boise State (83.9%)
Boise State vs. Montana Tech of the University of Montana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State or Montana Tech of the University of Montana? 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 Montana Tech of the University of Montana and Boise State.
- The graduation rate at Montana Tech of the University of Montana is higher than Boise State University (41% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Montana Tech of the University of Montana earn on average $8,800 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,600)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana students graduate with a $2,929 lower median federal student loan debt than Boise State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,929)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Boise State graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More Montana Tech of the University of Montana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/