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The University of Montana| The University of Montana Western | Columbia Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UM Western | CBC | ||
| Location | Dillon, MT | Pasco, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,424 | 6,192 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umwestern.edu | columbiabasin.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM Western | CBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,658 | $5,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,406 | $7,098 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,588 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,584 | $11,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,117 | $7,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
UM Western | CBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | - | ||
| Admitted | 536 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.3%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.6%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
UM Western | CBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM Western | CBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,929 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $108 |
Diversity |
UM Western | CBC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UM Western | CBC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UM Western | CBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia Basin College is larger than than UM Western based on total student enrollment (6,192 students vs. 1,424 students)
UM Western vs. CBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM Western or CBC?
- Columbia Basin College is 14.2% more expensive to attend than UM Western for in-state tuition ($5,319.00 vs. $4,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.1% higher at UM Western than Columbia Basin College ($16,406.00 vs. $7,098.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Basin College than UM Western ($11,421 vs. $11,584)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana Western are 16.2% lower than costs at Columbia Basin College ($8,588 vs. $9,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana Western than Columbia Basin College (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Montana Western students is 15.3% larger than aid received Columbia Basin College ($8,117 vs. $7,040)
Which college is harder to get into, UM Western or CBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBC or UM Western .
UM Western vs. CBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM Western or CBC? 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 CBC and UM Western.
- Graduates from Columbia Basin College earn on average $4,100 more per year than UM Western graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $34,100)
- Columbia Basin College students graduate with a $10,429 lower median federal student loan debt than UM Western graduates. ($10,500 vs. $20,929)
- CBC graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than UM Western graduates. ($108 vs. $216)
- More UM Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/