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Overview |
MSU Billings | UWO | ||
| Location | Billings, MT | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,057 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msubillings.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Billings | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,620 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,209 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,348 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,487 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,394 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
MSU Billings | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.05 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MSU Billings | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Billings | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $245 |
Diversity |
MSU Billings | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
MSU Billings | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MSU Billings | UWO | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 4,057 students)
MSU Billings vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Billings or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 39% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at MSU Billings than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($18,209.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Billings than UWO ($12,487 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 6.5% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($8,348 vs. $8,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Billings than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montana State University Billings students is 21.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($5,394 vs. $4,450)
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Billings or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or MSU Billings .
- Accepted freshman UWO students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
MSU Billings vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Billings or UWO? 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 UWO and MSU Billings.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Montana State University Billings (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $6,300 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $37,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $6,248 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,748)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($180 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Billings students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/