The University of Montana vs. University of Northern Colorado

Two Rivalry Colleges in Big Sky Conference

  • Both The University of Montana and University of Northern Colorado are public.
  • The University of Montana is located in Missoula, MT and University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO.
  • The University of Montana has more expensive tuition of $31,622 than University of Northern Colorado ($26,204).
  • University of Northern Colorado has tighter acceptance rate of 89.08% than The University of Montana (92.64%).
  • The University of Montana is larger with 9,955 students than University of Northern Colorado (9,380 students).
The University of Montana

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#165 in National Universities
#2 in Montana
Rankings#299 in National Universities
#15 in Colorado
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Missoula, MTLocationGreeley, CO
University of MontanaKnown as
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 DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$8,152 Montana residents
$31,622 out-of-state
Undergraduate$12,010 Colorado residents
$26,204 out-of-state
$9,580 Montana residents
$35,314 out-of-state
Graduate$14,788 Colorado residents
$25,426 out-of-state
$4,841Financial Aid$7,813
Admission
$30 undergraduate
$60 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
92.64%Acceptance Rate89.08%
29.18%Yield32.28%
Test Scores1,090 SAT, 24 ACT
Student Population
9,955Total Students9,380
7,215Undergraduate6,728
2,740Graduate2,652
1,326Online Enrollment1,594
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
46%Graduation Rate51%
Transfer-out Rate30%
74%Retention Rate75%
$43,300Average Earning after Graduation$47,100
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: 3,542)
$6,873 average annual costs
✔ (21 meals per week)
$6,500 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
423 Full-time
211 Part-time
Number of Faculties441 Full-time
290 Part-time
1,768 Full-time
441 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,213 Full-time
317 Part-time
$75,479 for Faculties
$58,039 Part-time
Average Salary$71,100 for Faculties
$58,772 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