University of Providence vs. Montana State University-Northern

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Providence in Great Falls, MT with Montana State University Northern in Havre, MT on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Montana State University Northern is larger than University of Providence based on total student enrollment (966 students vs. 763 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Providence is located in Great Falls, MT (Small City setting); Montana State University Northern is in Havre, MT (Remote Town setting).
• University of Providence is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Montana State University Northern is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Providence 9:1; Montana State University Northern 13:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Northern are 34.6% lower than at University of Providence ($7,384 vs. $11,284).
• Out-of-state tuition is 39.2% higher at University of Providence than at Montana State University Northern (about $8,573 more per year; $30,448 vs. $21,875).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Providence than at Montana State University Northern (100% vs. 81%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Providence students is 268.1% larger than aid received by Montana State University Northern students ($26,370 vs. $7,163).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at University of Providence, not reported at Montana State University-Northern.
• Typical fall application deadline: University of Providence Aug 5, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at University of Providence average a 3.3 high school GPA, 0.51 higher than at Montana State University-Northern (2.79).

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Montana State University Northern graduates have a $9,660 lower median loan debt than University of Providence graduates ($15,340 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, Montana State University-Northern graduates have an estimated $100 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than University of Providence graduates ($158 vs. $258).
• More Montana State University-Northern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Providence students, three years after graduation (64% vs. 57%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.