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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul RMC EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison| Chicago State University | Montana State University Billings | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | MSU Billings | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | msubillings.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | MSU Billings | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $4,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $18,209 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $12,487 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $5,394 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
CSU | MSU Billings | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | MSU Billings | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | MSU Billings | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $180 |
Diversity |
CSU | MSU Billings | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | MSU Billings | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSU | MSU Billings | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Montana State University Billings is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (4,057 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. MSU Billings Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or MSU Billings?
- Chicago State University is 65.7% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($7,656.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.8% higher at MSU Billings than Chicago State University ($18,209.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than MSU Billings ($6,446 vs. $12,487)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 65.3% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,348 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Billings than Chicago State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 194.6% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($15,891 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or MSU Billings? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Billings or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
CSU vs. MSU Billings Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU Billings is higher than Chicago State University (33% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $500 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $37,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $13,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $31,250)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($180 vs. $323)
- More MSU Billings graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/