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Overview |
WSU | The University of Montana | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Missoula, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 9,955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #724 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | umt.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | The University of Montana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $5,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $27,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $11,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $16,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $5,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | The University of Montana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 8,943 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 8,530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
WSU | The University of Montana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | The University of Montana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $239 |
Diversity |
WSU | The University of Montana | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WSU | The University of Montana | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 44% | ||
Campus |
WSU | The University of Montana | ||
| 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
- Wichita State University is larger than than The University of Montana based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 9,955 students)
WSU vs. The University of Montana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or The University of Montana?
- Wichita State University is 24.2% more expensive to attend than The University of Montana for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $5,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at The University of Montana than Wichita State University ($27,168.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than The University of Montana ($13,553 vs. $16,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana are 8.6% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($11,608 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wichita State University students is 26% larger than aid received The University of Montana ($7,110 vs. $5,645)
WSU vs. The University of Montana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or The University of Montana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of Montana or WSU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Montana (1090) is 1 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at The University of Montana (24)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at The University of Montana (3.36)
- The University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than WSU (94.9%)
WSU vs. The University of Montana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or The University of Montana? 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 The University of Montana and WSU.
- The graduation rate at The University of Montana is higher than Wichita State University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than The University of Montana graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $41,000)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $2,683 lower median federal student loan debt than The University of Montana graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,183)
- WSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than The University of Montana graduates. ($211 vs. $239)
- More The University of Montana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/