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Overview |
IU | MSU | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
IU | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
IU | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $248 |
Diversity |
IU | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IU | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 65% | ||
Campus |
IU | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 16,681 students)
IU vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or MSU?
- Indiana University Bloomington is 71.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($10,012.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at IU than Montana State University ($37,685.00 vs. $27,391.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than MSU ($16,234 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 8.2% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($11,300 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Bloomington students is 79.8% larger than aid received Montana State University ($10,336 vs. $5,749)
IU vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 68 points higher than at MSU (1131)
- Incoming IU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MSU (25)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at MSU (3.5)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than MSU (73.3%)
IU vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU or MSU? 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 and IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Montana State University (72% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $10,400 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $45,800)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,000)
- IU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/