Highlands College of Montana Tech vs. Helena College UM |
#4 in Montana Community Colleges | Rankings* | #1 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 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$3,980 Montana Residents $10,370 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$3,975 Montana Residents $10,687 Out-of-State |
- | Graduate Tuition | - |
More$2,259 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$2,148 |
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 | ||
Smaller655 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Larger1,423 |
Smaller45 | Online Student Population | Larger286 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher34% | Graduate Rate | Lower32% |
Higher23% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower17% |
Higher65% | Retention Rate | Lower59% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 452) | Campus Housing | |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,626) | Board/Meal Plan | |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
- | Number of faculties | 77 |
- | Average Faculty Salary | $51,183 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.