| Miles CC vs. Helena College UM |
#3 in Montana Community Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in Montana Community Colleges |
| Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus | 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 | ||
| expensive$7,160 Montana Residents $10,768 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$3,975 Montana Residents $10,687 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$4,818 | 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 | ||
| Smaller583 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Larger1,423 |
| Smaller196 | Online Student Population | Larger286 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher51% | Graduate Rate | Lower32% |
| Higher22% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower17% |
| Higher63% | Retention Rate | Lower59% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 178) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,480) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 59 | Number of faculties | 77 |
| Higher$52,279 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$51,183 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.