- Both Montana State University (MSU) 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 ($31,337).
- MSU has tighter acceptance rate of 83.11% than The University of Montana (92.64%).
- MSU is larger with 16,681 students than The University of Montana (9,955 students).
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| #150 in National Universities #1 in Montana | Rankings | #165 in National Universities #2 in Montana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bozeman, MT | Location | Missoula, MT |
MSU| Known as | University of Montana | |
| Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 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) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,083 Montana residents $31,337 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,152 Montana residents $31,622 out-of-state |
| $7,313 Montana residents $24,863 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,580 Montana residents $35,314 out-of-state |
| $5,742 | Financial Aid | $4,841 |
| Admission | ||
| $38 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 83.11% | Acceptance Rate | 92.64% |
| 24.08% | Yield | 29.18% |
| 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 16,681 | Total Students | 9,955 |
| 14,625 | Undergraduate | 7,215 |
| 2,056 | Graduate | 2,740 |
| 1,074 | Online Enrollment | 1,326 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $48,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,300 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,808) $5,108 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,500 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 736 Full-time 485 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 423 Full-time 211 Part-time |
| 2,517 Full-time 819 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,768 Full-time 441 Part-time |
| $77,421 for Faculties $58,063 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,479 for Faculties $58,039 Part-time |