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Overview |
The University of Montana | NDSU | ||
| Location | Missoula, MT | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,955 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #724 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umt.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of Montana | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,515 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,168 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,608 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,361 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,645 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
The University of Montana | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,943 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.4% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
The University of Montana | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of Montana | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,183 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $240 |
Diversity |
The University of Montana | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
The University of Montana | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 65% | ||
Campus |
The University of Montana | NDSU | ||
| 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
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than The University of Montana based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 9,955 students)
The University of Montana vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of Montana or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 68.8% more expensive to attend than The University of Montana for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $5,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.6% higher at The University of Montana than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($27,168.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than The University of Montana ($15,962 vs. $16,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 24.8% lower than costs at The University of Montana ($9,300 vs. $11,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Dakota State University Main Campus students is 1.5% larger than aid received The University of Montana ($5,732 vs. $5,645)
The University of Montana vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of Montana or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or The University of Montana .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 1 points higher than at The University of Montana (1090)
- Incoming The University of Montana students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at The University of Montana (3.36)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than The University of Montana (95.4%)
The University of Montana vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of Montana or NDSU? 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 NDSU and The University of Montana.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than The University of Montana (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $12,600 more per year than The University of Montana graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $41,000)
- The University of Montana students graduate with a $117 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($23,183 vs. $23,300)
- The University of Montana graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($239 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of Montana students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/