The University of Montana vs. University of Idaho (UIdaho)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Big Sky Conference

  • Both The University of Montana and University of Idaho (UIdaho) are public.
  • The University of Montana is located in Missoula, MT and UIdaho is located in Moscow, ID.
  • The University of Montana has more expensive tuition of $31,622 than UIdaho ($29,784).
  • UIdaho has tighter acceptance rate of 73.09% than The University of Montana (92.64%).
  • UIdaho is larger with 11,507 students than The University of Montana (9,955 students).
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#165 in National Universities
#2 in Montana
Rankings#238 in National Universities
#2 in Idaho
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Missoula, MTLocationMoscow, ID
University of MontanaKnown asUIdaho
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 Degrees1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$8,152 Montana residents
$31,622 out-of-state
Undergraduate$8,816 Idaho residents
$29,784 out-of-state
$9,580 Montana residents
$35,314 out-of-state
Graduate$10,548 Idaho residents
$29,784 out-of-state
$4,841Financial Aid$10,161
Admission
$30 undergraduate
$60 graduate
Application Fee$60 undergraduate
$60 graduate
92.64%Acceptance Rate73.09%
29.18%Yield29.67%
Test Scores1,121 SAT, 24 ACT
Student Population
9,955Total Students11,507
7,215Undergraduate8,809
2,740Graduate2,698
1,326Online Enrollment1,357
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
46%Graduation Rate61%
Transfer-out Rate19%
74%Retention Rate74%
$43,300Average Earning after Graduation$47,000
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,808)
$5,108 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,288)
✔ (21 meals per week)
$6,500 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
423 Full-time
211 Part-time
Number of Faculties535 Full-time
86 Part-time
1,768 Full-time
441 Part-time
Number of Staffs2,241 Full-time
153 Part-time
$75,479 for Faculties
$58,039 Part-time
Average Salary$88,712 for Faculties
$61,456 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023