- Both Montana State University Billings (MSU Billings) and The University of Montana are public.
- Both schools are located in Montana.
- The University of Montana has more expensive tuition of $31,622 than MSU Billings ($21,347).
- The University of Montana is larger with 9,955 students than MSU Billings (4,057 students).
| Montana State University Billings View More Rivals | The University of Montana View More Rivals | |
| #3 in Montana | Rankings | #165 in National Universities #2 in Montana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Billings, MT | Location | Missoula, MT |
MSU Billings| Known as | University of Montana | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,706 Montana residents $21,347 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,152 Montana residents $31,622 out-of-state |
| $8,320 Montana residents $23,781 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,580 Montana residents $35,314 out-of-state |
| $3,877 | Financial Aid | $4,841 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 92.64% | |
| Yield | 29.18% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 4,057 | Total Students | 9,955 |
| 3,665 | Undergraduate | 7,215 |
| 392 | Graduate | 2,740 |
| 986 | Online Enrollment | 1,326 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 60% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $38,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,808) $5,108 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,500 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 142 Full-time 79 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 423 Full-time 211 Part-time |
| 413 Full-time 86 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,768 Full-time 441 Part-time |
| $60,355 for Faculties $48,234 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,479 for Faculties $58,039 Part-time |