| MSU vs. NAU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#232 in National Universities #1 in Montana Colleges | Rankings* | #365 in National Universities #8 in Arizona Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,460 Montana Residents $33,287 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,619 Arizona Residents $20,044 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,661 Montana Residents $26,370 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,023 Arizona Residents $19,306 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,079 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,292 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,170 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter82.14% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.61% |
| Favorable20.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.82% |
| 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) | High School GPA High School Record 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller17,135 | Total Enrollment | Larger28,467 |
| Smaller15,046 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger22,990 |
| Smaller2,089 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,477 |
| Smaller909 | Online Student Population | Larger5,237 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower57% | Graduate Rate | Higher61% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher79% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,952) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,548) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,179 | Number of faculty | 1,607 |
| Lower$87,925 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$88,586 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.