| MSU vs. WMC |
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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 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,083 Montana Residents $31,337 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$6,430 Montana Residents $19,038 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,313 Montana Residents $24,863 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper-$2 Montana Residents $1,930 Out-of-State |
| More$5,742 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,255 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,170 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier73.33% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter36.31% |
| Lower17.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable50.56% |
| 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 |
| 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 | Smaller1,424 |
| Larger14,625 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,424 |
| 2,056 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Larger1,074 | Online Student Population | Smaller309 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher56% | Graduate Rate | Lower45% |
| Higher22% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower18% |
| Higher75% | Retention Rate | Lower71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 430) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,088) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,221 | Number of faculties | 104 |
| Higher$77,786 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$62,607 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.