Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between selected colleges including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (4,801) | ✔ |
| The University of Montana | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (2,808) | ✔ ($6,500) |
| Montana State University-Northern | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ (300) | ✔ ($4,050) |
| Salish Kootenai College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (109) | ✔ |
| The University of Montana-Western | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (430) | ✔ ($5,088) |
| Stone Child College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between selected colleges including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| The University of Montana | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Montana State University-Northern | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Salish Kootenai College | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | Own Library |
| The University of Montana-Western | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Stone Child College | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 4 schools are NAA members, 2 schools are NCAA members, and 2 schools are NAIA members.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University | NAA, NCAA | Big Sky Conference | Big Sky Conference | - | 8 athletic programs |
| The University of Montana | NAA, NCAA | Big Sky Conference | Big Sky Conference | - | 7 athletic programs |
| Montana State University-Northern | NAA, NAIA | Frontier Conference | Frontier Conference | - | 6 athletic programs |
| Salish Kootenai College | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| The University of Montana-Western | NAA, NAIA | Frontier Conference | Frontier Conference | - | 5 athletic programs |
| Stone Child College | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
NAIA: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of selected colleges including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| The University of Montana | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Montana State University-Northern | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Salish Kootenai College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ |
| The University of Montana-Western | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stone Child College | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ |
Top Colleges By Subject
- Tightest Schools To Admit (Lowest Acceptance Rate)
- Affordable Schools To Admit (Highest Acceptance Rate)
- Most Favored Schools (Highest Yield)
- Colleges with Low Yield
- Expensive Colleges (Highest Tuition & Fees)
- Inexpensive Colleges (Lowest Tuition & Fees)
- Colleges with Most Students
- Colleges with Least Students
- Colleges with Most Online Students
- Colleges with Least Online Students
- Colleges with Highest Graduation Rates
- Colleges with Lowest Graduation Rates
- Low Student to Faculty Ratio
- High Student to Faculty Ratio
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs