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Overview |
MSU | OU | ||
| Location | Bozeman, MT | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,681 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #590 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montana.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,824 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,391 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,250 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,749 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MSU | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,794 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 21,116 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1130/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $206 |
Diversity |
MSU | OU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MSU | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 45% | ||
Campus |
MSU | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 16,681 students)
MSU vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or OU?
- Montana State University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($5,824.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at MSU than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($27,391.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University than OU ($17,250 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 39.6% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($11,300 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 83.7% larger than aid received Montana State University ($10,561 vs. $5,749)
MSU vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or MSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 73 points higher than at MSU (1131)
- Incoming OU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at MSU (25)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MSU (3.5)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than OU (72.9%)
MSU vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or OU? 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 OU and MSU.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Montana State University (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $13,500 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $45,800)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,000)
- OU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($206 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/