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Overview |
UCCS | MSU Billings | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | msubillings.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | MSU Billings | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $4,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $18,209 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $8,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $12,487 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $5,394 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
UCCS | MSU Billings | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | - | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UCCS | MSU Billings | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | MSU Billings | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $180 |
Diversity |
UCCS | MSU Billings | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCCS | MSU Billings | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | MSU Billings | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 4,057 students)
UCCS vs. MSU Billings Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or MSU Billings?
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 65.2% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at UCCS than Montana State University Billings ($20,544.00 vs. $18,209.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Billings than UCCS ($12,487 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 36.6% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($8,348 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Billings than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Colorado Springs students is 8.3% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($5,841 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or MSU Billings? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Billings or UCCS .
- Accepted freshman UCCS students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
UCCS vs. MSU Billings Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS or MSU Billings? 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 Billings and UCCS.
- The graduation rate at UCCS is higher than Montana State University Billings (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $8,600 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $3,499 lower median federal student loan debt than UCCS graduates. ($17,500 vs. $20,999)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than UCCS graduates. ($180 vs. $217)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Billings students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/