| MSU vs. SCC |
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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 Tribal College |
| 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 |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,083 Montana Residents $31,337 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$2,645 Montana Residents $3,610 Out-of-State |
| $7,313 Montana Residents $24,863 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$5,742 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,746 |
| 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger16,681 | Total Enrollment | Smaller281 |
| Larger14,625 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller281 |
| 2,056 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| 1,074 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher56% | Graduate Rate | Lower14% |
| Higher22% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower9% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher100% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 1,221 | Number of faculties | 21 |
| Higher$77,786 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$51,222 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.