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Colorado State UW CU Boulder The University of Montana Utah Boise State UO Idaho Utah State University Washington State OSU University of Nevada-Reno| Montana State University Billings | Montana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Billings | MSU | ||
| Location | Billings, MT | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,057 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #590 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msubillings.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Billings | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,620 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,209 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,348 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,487 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,394 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU Billings | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | - | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.05 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MSU Billings | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Billings | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $248 |
Diversity |
MSU Billings | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MSU Billings | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 65% | ||
Campus |
MSU Billings | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montana State University is larger than than MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (16,681 students vs. 4,057 students)
MSU Billings vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Billings or MSU?
- Montana State University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($5,824.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at MSU than Montana State University Billings ($27,391.00 vs. $18,209.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Billings than MSU ($12,487 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 35.4% lower than costs at Montana State University ($8,348 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than Montana State University Billings (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montana State University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($5,749 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Billings or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or MSU Billings .
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
MSU Billings vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Billings 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 MSU Billings.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Montana State University Billings (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Montana State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $37,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $24,000)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($180 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Billings students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/