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Overview |
Montana State University-Northern | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Havre, MT | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,140 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #729 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msun.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montana State University-Northern | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,496 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,096 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,470 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,940 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,162 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 70% |
Admission |
Montana State University-Northern | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1285 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Montana State University-Northern | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montana State University-Northern | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,340 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $277 |
Diversity |
Montana State University-Northern | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Montana State University-Northern | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Montana State University-Northern | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Brandywine is larger than than Montana State University-Northern based on total student enrollment (1,196 students vs. 1,140 students)
Montana State University-Northern vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montana State University-Northern or Penn State Brandywine?
- Penn State Brandywine is 225.3% more expensive to attend than Montana State University-Northern for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $4,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at Penn State Brandywine than Montana State University Northern ($24,318.00 vs. $17,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Northern than Penn State Brandywine ($10,940 vs. $21,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Northern are 115.3% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($6,470 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Northern than Penn State Brandywine (84% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Brandywine students is 86.7% larger than aid received Montana State University Northern ($9,638 vs. $5,162)
Which college is harder to get into, Montana State University-Northern or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Montana State University-Northern .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Brandywine (969) is 77 points higher than at Montana State University-Northern (892)
- Incoming Penn State Brandywine students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Montana State University-Northern (19)
Montana State University-Northern vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montana State University-Northern or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and Montana State University-Northern.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Brandywine is higher than Montana State University Northern (37% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $15,200 more per year than Montana State University-Northern graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $40,100)
- Montana State University Northern students graduate with a $11,478 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($15,340 vs. $26,818)
- Montana State University-Northern graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($158 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Brandywine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montana State University-Northern students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/