| MSU Billings vs. MSU |
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|---|---|---|
#23 in Federal Region VIII Universities #5 in Montana Colleges | Rankings* | #232 in National Universities #1 in Montana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,706 Montana Residents $21,347 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,083 Montana Residents $31,337 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,320 Montana Residents $23,781 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,313 Montana Residents $24,863 Out-of-State |
| Less$3,877 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$5,742 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT 23 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 73.33% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 17.77% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller4,057 | Total Enrollment | Larger16,681 |
| Smaller3,665 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger14,625 |
| Smaller392 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,056 |
| Smaller986 | Online Student Population | Larger1,074 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower28% | Graduate Rate | Higher56% |
| Lower20% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher22% |
| Lower60% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 534) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,860) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 221 | Number of faculties | 1,221 |
| Lower$62,325 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$77,786 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.