- Both The University of Montana and Montana State University (MSU) 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).
The University of Montana View More Rivals | Montana State University View More Rivals | |
| #165 in National Universities #2 in Montana | Rankings | #150 in National Universities #1 in Montana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Missoula, MT | Location | Bozeman, MT |
University of Montana| Known as | MSU | |
| 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 | Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,152 Montana residents $31,622 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,083 Montana residents $31,337 out-of-state |
| $9,580 Montana residents $35,314 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,313 Montana residents $24,863 out-of-state |
| $4,841 | Financial Aid | $5,742 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $38 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 92.64% | Acceptance Rate | 83.11% |
| 29.18% | Yield | 24.08% |
| Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,955 | Total Students | 16,681 |
| 7,215 | Undergraduate | 14,625 |
| 2,740 | Graduate | 2,056 |
| 1,326 | Online Enrollment | 1,074 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 22% | |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $43,300 | 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,808) $5,108 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) |
| ✔ (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 | 18 to 1 |
| 423 Full-time 211 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 736 Full-time 485 Part-time |
| 1,768 Full-time 441 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,517 Full-time 819 Part-time |
| $75,479 for Faculties $58,039 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,421 for Faculties $58,063 Part-time |