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Overview |
UM Western | Great Basin College | ||
| Location | Dillon, MT | Elko, NV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,424 | 3,197 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umwestern.edu | gbcnv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM Western | Great Basin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,658 | $3,608 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,406 | $12,872 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,588 | $6,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,584 | $7,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,117 | $5,865 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 68% |
Admission |
UM Western | Great Basin College | ||
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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 | Great Basin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM Western | Great Basin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $36,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,929 | $9,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $98 |
Diversity |
UM Western | Great Basin College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UM Western | Great Basin College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UM Western | Great Basin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Great Basin College is larger than than UM Western based on total student enrollment (3,197 students vs. 1,424 students)
UM Western vs. Great Basin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM Western or Great Basin College?
- The University of Montana Western is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Great Basin College for in-state tuition ($4,658.00 vs. $3,608.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at UM Western than Great Basin College ($16,406.00 vs. $12,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Basin College than UM Western ($7,058 vs. $11,584)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Basin College are 43.1% lower than costs at The University of Montana Western ($6,000 vs. $8,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana Western than Great Basin College (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Montana Western students is 38.4% larger than aid received Great Basin College ($8,117 vs. $5,865)
Which college is harder to get into, UM Western or Great Basin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Basin College or UM Western .
UM Western vs. Great Basin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM Western or Great Basin College? 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 Great Basin College and UM Western.
- The graduation rate at UM Western is higher than Great Basin College (31% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Great Basin College earn on average $2,700 more per year than UM Western graduates after ten years. ($36,800 vs. $34,100)
- Great Basin College students graduate with a $11,429 lower median federal student loan debt than UM Western graduates. ($9,500 vs. $20,929)
- Great Basin College graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than UM Western graduates. ($98 vs. $216)
- More UM Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Great Basin College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/