- Both Eastern Washington University (EWU) and Montana State University (MSU) are public.
- EWU is located in Cheney, WA and MSU is located in Bozeman, MT.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $31,337 than EWU ($25,892).
- MSU has tighter acceptance rate of 83.11% than EWU (96.20%).
- MSU is larger with 16,681 students than EWU (10,910 students).
Eastern Washington University View More Rivals | Montana State University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Washington | Rankings | #150 in National Universities #1 in Montana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Cheney, WA | Location | Bozeman, MT |
EWU| Known as | MSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,353 Washington residents $25,892 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,083 Montana residents $31,337 out-of-state |
| $13,757 Washington residents $29,102 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,313 Montana residents $24,863 out-of-state |
| $10,190 | Financial Aid | $5,742 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $38 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 96.20% | Acceptance Rate | 83.11% |
| 38.20% | Yield | 24.08% |
| Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,910 | Total Students | 16,681 |
| 7,604 | Undergraduate | 14,625 |
| 3,306 | Graduate | 2,056 |
| 2,808 | Online Enrollment | 1,074 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 22% | |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $46,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,788) $8,090 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 444 Full-time 136 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 736 Full-time 485 Part-time |
| 1,215 Full-time 152 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,517 Full-time 819 Part-time |
| $84,674 for Faculties $65,357 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,421 for Faculties $58,063 Part-time |