| Helena College UM vs. Highlands College of Montana Tech |
#1 in Montana Community Colleges | Rankings* | #4 in Montana Community Colleges |
| Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Private Not-for-profit | School Type | Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Private Not-for-profit |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Associate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$3,975 Montana Residents $10,687 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$3,980 Montana Residents $10,370 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$2,148 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$2,259 |
| Admission | ||
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger1,423 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Smaller655 |
| Larger286 | Online Student Population | Smaller45 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower32% | Graduate Rate | Higher34% |
| Lower17% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher23% |
| Lower59% | Retention Rate | Higher65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 452) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,626) | |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 77 | Number of faculties | - |
| $51,183 | Average Faculty Salary | - |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.