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Colorado State UW-Seattle UW Washington State UO OSU EWU Central Washington University CU Boulder The University of Montana Utah Boise State| Montana State University | Western Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Bozeman, MT | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,681 | 14,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #590 | #378 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montana.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,824 | $7,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,391 | $25,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $14,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,250 | $21,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,749 | $6,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
MSU | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,794 | 11,864 | ||
| Admitted | 21,116 | 10,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $200 |
Diversity |
MSU | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 17% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Western Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Montana State University is larger than than Western Washington University based on total student enrollment (16,681 students vs. 14,747 students)
MSU vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Western Washington University?
- Western Washington University is 33.2% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($7,760.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at MSU than Western Washington University ($27,391.00 vs. $25,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University than Western Washington University ($17,250 vs. $21,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 30% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($11,300 vs. $14,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than Western Washington University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Washington University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Montana State University ($6,522 vs. $5,749)
MSU vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 17 points higher than at Western Washington University (1114)
- Incoming MSU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Western Washington University (25)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than MSU (73.3%)
MSU vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Western Washington University? 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 Western Washington University and MSU.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than Montana State University (73% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Western Washington University earn on average $2,200 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $45,800)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $4,587 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($19,413 vs. $24,000)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($200 vs. $248)
- More Western Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/