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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Lane College WKU BGSU| Kentucky State University | Montana State University Northern | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Montana State University-Northern | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Havre, MT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | msun.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Montana State University-Northern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $4,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $17,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $6,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $5,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
KY State | Montana State University-Northern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 2.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
KY State | Montana State University-Northern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Montana State University-Northern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $15,340 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $158 |
Diversity |
KY State | Montana State University-Northern | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
KY State | Montana State University-Northern | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 11% | ||
Campus |
KY State | Montana State University-Northern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Montana State University-Northern based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,140 students)
KY State vs. Montana State University-Northern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Montana State University-Northern?
- Kentucky State University is 74.7% more expensive to attend than Montana State University-Northern for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $4,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Montana State University-Northern than Kentucky State University ($17,096.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Northern than KY State ($10,940 vs. $11,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Northern are 24.8% lower than costs at Kentucky State University ($6,470 vs. $8,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Montana State University Northern (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 60% larger than aid received Montana State University Northern ($8,257 vs. $5,162)
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Montana State University-Northern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montana State University-Northern or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky State University (931) is 39 points higher than at Montana State University-Northern (892)
- Incoming KY State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Montana State University-Northern (19)
- Accepted freshman Montana State University-Northern students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (2.79) than students at KY State (2.72)
KY State vs. Montana State University-Northern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State or Montana State University-Northern? 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 State University-Northern and KY State.
- The graduation rate at KY State is higher than Montana State University Northern (21% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Montana State University Northern earn on average $9,100 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $31,000)
- Montana State University Northern students graduate with a $13,660 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($15,340 vs. $29,000)
- Montana State University-Northern graduates are paying $141 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($158 vs. $299)
- More Montana State University-Northern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/