- Both The University of Montana and Northern Arizona University (NAU) are public.
- The University of Montana is located in Missoula, MT and NAU is located in Flagstaff, AZ.
- The University of Montana has more expensive tuition of $31,622 than NAU ($28,900).
- NAU has tighter acceptance rate of 80.85% than The University of Montana (92.64%).
- NAU is larger with 28,086 students than The University of Montana (9,955 students).
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| #165 in National Universities #2 in Montana | Rankings | #245 in National Universities #2 in Arizona |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Missoula, MT | Location | Flagstaff, AZ |
University of Montana| Known as | NAU | |
| 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 | 1 Year Certificate 2 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 (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,152 Montana residents $31,622 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,652 Arizona residents $28,900 out-of-state |
| $9,580 Montana residents $35,314 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,547 Arizona residents $22,077 out-of-state |
| $4,841 | Financial Aid | $9,955 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 92.64% | Acceptance Rate | 80.85% |
| 29.18% | Yield | 19.79% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 9,955 | Total Students | 28,086 |
| 7,215 | Undergraduate | 23,204 |
| 2,740 | Graduate | 4,882 |
| 1,326 | Online Enrollment | 5,570 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 74% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $43,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,600 |
| 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: 9,952) $6,180 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 | 20 to 1 |
| 423 Full-time 211 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 975 Full-time 481 Part-time |
| 1,768 Full-time 441 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,934 Full-time 551 Part-time |
| $75,479 for Faculties $58,039 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,061 for Faculties $65,428 Part-time |