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