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Florida State USF Main Campus FIU FAU Florida Colorado State UW FGCU UNF CU Boulder Florida Tech The University of Montana| University of Central Florida | Montana State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCF | MSU | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
UCF | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UCF | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $248 |
Diversity |
UCF | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCF | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UCF | 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 Central Florida is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 16,681 students)
UCF vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or MSU?
- Montana State University is 30.1% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($5,824.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at MSU than University of Central Florida ($27,391.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than MSU ($13,108 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Central Florida ($11,300 vs. $11,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than University of Central Florida (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Florida students is 73.7% larger than aid received Montana State University ($9,986 vs. $5,749)
UCF vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Florida (1179) is 48 points higher than at MSU (1131)
- Incoming UCF students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MSU (25)
- Accepted freshman UCF students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at MSU (3.5)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than UCF (41%)
UCF vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF 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 UCF.
- The graduation rate at UCF is higher than Montana State University (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Central Florida earn on average $3,100 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,800)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $5,730 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($18,270 vs. $24,000)
- UCF graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($188 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/