| MSU Billings vs. Montana State University-Northern |
#23 in Federal Region VIII Universities #5 in Montana Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$6,706 Montana Residents $21,347 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,269 Montana Residents $19,385 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,320 Montana Residents $23,781 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,201 Montana Residents $20,255 Out-of-State |
| Less$3,877 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$5,937 |
| 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 | ||
| Larger4,057 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,140 |
| Larger3,665 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,105 |
| Larger392 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller35 |
| Larger986 | Online Student Population | Smaller246 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower28% | Graduate Rate | Higher29% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower60% | Retention Rate | Higher68% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 534) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 300) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,860) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 221 | Number of faculties | 85 |
| Higher$62,325 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$56,051 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.