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UCSC San Diego State UC Merced UCI UCSD San Jose State Colorado State ASU UW UC Davis Cal State Long Beach CU Boulder| University of California Riverside | Montana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Riverside | MSU | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,809 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #272 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucr.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Riverside | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,333 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,487 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,042 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
UC Riverside | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,683 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 37,563 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.7% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
UC Riverside | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Riverside | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,109 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $248 |
Diversity |
UC Riverside | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Riverside | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UC Riverside | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Riverside is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (26,809 students vs. 16,681 students)
UC Riverside vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Riverside or MSU?
- University of California Riverside is 98.6% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at UC Riverside than Montana State University ($41,636.00 vs. $27,391.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Riverside than MSU ($14,487 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 53.4% lower than costs at University of California Riverside ($11,300 vs. $17,333)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than University of California Riverside (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Riverside students is 283.4% larger than aid received Montana State University ($22,042 vs. $5,749)
UC Riverside vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Riverside or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or UC Riverside .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 12 points higher than at UC Riverside (1119)
- Incoming UC Riverside students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MSU (25)
- Accepted freshman UC Riverside students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at MSU (3.5)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than UC Riverside (68.7%)
UC Riverside vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Riverside 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 UC Riverside.
- The graduation rate at UC Riverside is higher than Montana State University (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of California Riverside earn on average $6,400 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $45,800)
- University of California Riverside students graduate with a $4,891 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($19,109 vs. $24,000)
- UC Riverside graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($197 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Riverside students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/