| The University of Montana vs. Sacramento State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#259 in National Universities #2 in Montana Colleges | Rankings* | #22 in Federal Region IX Universities #56 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,552 Montana Residents $33,671 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,018 California Residents $20,618 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,039 Montana Residents $37,595 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,542 California Residents $19,622 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,039 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,786 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier95.86% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter93.99% |
| Favorable19.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.32% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller10,811 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,943 |
| Smaller7,891 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger28,820 |
| Smaller2,920 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,123 |
| Larger2,398 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,090 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower48% | Graduate Rate | Higher56% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,808) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,279) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,500) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,302) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty24 to 1 |
| 592 | Number of faculty | 1,764 |
| Lower$84,022 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$105,365 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.