| MSU vs. Montana State University-Northern |
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|---|---|---|
#232 in National Universities #1 in Montana Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,083 Montana Residents $31,337 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,269 Montana Residents $19,385 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,313 Montana Residents $24,863 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,201 Montana Residents $20,255 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,742 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$5,937 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,170 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| 73.33% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 17.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| 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 | ||
| Larger16,681 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,140 |
| Larger14,625 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,105 |
| Larger2,056 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller35 |
| Larger1,074 | Online Student Population | Smaller246 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher56% | Graduate Rate | Lower29% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher75% | Retention Rate | Lower68% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 300) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,050) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,221 | Number of faculties | 85 |
| Higher$77,786 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$56,051 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.