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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 Tech of the University of Montana | Montana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | MSU | ||
| Location | Butte, MT | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,625 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtech.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,878 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,415 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,741 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,045 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,917 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,757 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 1,572 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $248 |
Diversity |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montana State University is larger than than Montana Tech of the University of Montana based on total student enrollment (16,681 students vs. 1,625 students)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montana Tech of the University of Montana or MSU?
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana is 0.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($5,878.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at MSU than Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($27,391.00 vs. $21,415.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana Tech of the University of Montana than MSU ($16,045 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana Tech of the University of Montana are 5.2% lower than costs at Montana State University ($10,741 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than Montana Tech of the University of Montana (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montana Tech of the University of Montana students is 2.9% larger than aid received Montana State University ($5,917 vs. $5,749)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montana Tech of the University of Montana or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Montana Tech of the University of Montana .
- The average SAT score at Montana Tech of the University of Montana (1145) is 14 points higher than at MSU (1131)
- Incoming Montana Tech of the University of Montana students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at MSU (25)
- Accepted freshman Montana Tech of the University of Montana students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at MSU (3.5)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than MSU (73.3%)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montana Tech of the University of Montana 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 Montana Tech of the University of Montana.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Montana Tech of the University of Montana (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Montana Tech of the University of Montana earn on average $4,600 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,800)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,000)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana 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 Montana Tech of the University of Montana 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/