Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, there are 2 public and 3 private schools in selected colleges. By school level, there are 4 2-4 years schools and 1 less than 2 years schools.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls College Montana State University | Great Falls, MT | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Bold Beauty Academy | Billings, MT | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Montana Academy of Salons | Great Falls, MT | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Pima Medical Institute-Dillon | Dillon, MT | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| The University of Montana - Missoula College | Missoula, MT | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $15,500 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls College Montana State University | $3,904 / $12,229 | - | 36% | 14:1 | 1,192 |
| Bold Beauty Academy | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Montana Academy of Salons | $18,200 | - | - | 14:1 | 98 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Dillon | $16,915 | - | 71% | 28:1 | 56 |
| The University of Montana - Missoula College | $4,482 / $17,571 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $15,500 | - | 0.00% | 11.00:1 | 98 |