Weber State University (WSU) vs. Montana State University (MSU)

Compare two schools with tuition, admission, test scores, and more academic characteristics.

  • Both Weber State University (WSU) and Montana State University (MSU) are public.
  • WSU is located in Ogden, UT and MSU is located in Bozeman, MT.
  • MSU has more expensive tuition of $31,337 than WSU ($17,084).
  • WSU is larger with 29,914 students than MSU (16,681 students).
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#6 in Utah
Rankings#150 in National Universities
#1 in Montana
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Ogden, UTLocationBozeman, MT
WSUKnown asMSU
Offered DegreesAssociate
2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$6,391 Utah residents
$17,084 out-of-state
Undergraduate$8,083 Montana residents
$31,337 out-of-state
$8,874 Utah residents
$18,708 out-of-state
Graduate$7,313 Montana residents
$24,863 out-of-state
$3,970Financial Aid$5,742
Admission
Application Fee$38 undergraduate
$60 graduate
Acceptance Rate83.11%
Yield24.08%
Test Scores1,170 SAT, 23 ACT
Student Population
29,914Total Students16,681
28,903Undergraduate14,625
1,011Graduate2,056
4,915Online Enrollment1,074
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
42%Graduation Rate56%
21%Transfer-out Rate22%
68%Retention Rate75%
$49,900Average Earning after Graduation$48,900
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801)
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
21 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
582 Full-time
454 Part-time
Number of Faculties736 Full-time
485 Part-time
1,627 Full-time
465 Part-time
Number of Staffs2,517 Full-time
819 Part-time
$77,210 for Faculties
$52,699 Part-time
Average Salary$77,421 for Faculties
$58,063 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023