- Both The University of Montana and California State University-Sacramento (Sacramento State) are public.
- The University of Montana is located in Missoula, MT and Sacramento State is located in Sacramento, CA.
- The University of Montana has more expensive tuition of $31,622 than Sacramento State ($19,482).
- Sacramento State has tighter acceptance rate of 67.76% than The University of Montana (92.64%).
- Sacramento State is larger with 31,818 students than The University of Montana (9,955 students).
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| #165 in National Universities #2 in Montana | Rankings | #51 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Missoula, MT | Location | Sacramento, CA |
University of Montana| Known as | Sacramento State | |
| 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) | Offered Degrees | 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 | ||
| $8,152 Montana residents $31,622 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,602 California residents $19,482 out-of-state |
| $9,580 Montana residents $35,314 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,036 California residents $18,540 out-of-state |
| $4,841 | Financial Aid | $8,951 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 92.64% | Acceptance Rate | 67.76% |
| 29.18% | Yield | 21.95% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 9,955 | Total Students | 31,818 |
| 7,215 | Undergraduate | 28,921 |
| 2,740 | Graduate | 2,897 |
| 1,326 | Online Enrollment | 2,262 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 3% | |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $43,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,200 |
| 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: 2,808) $5,108 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,279) $7,744 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,500 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| 423 Full-time 211 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 821 Full-time 885 Part-time |
| 1,768 Full-time 441 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,243 Full-time 927 Part-time |
| $75,479 for Faculties $58,039 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,328 for Faculties $69,213 Part-time |