| The University of Montana vs. Northern Colorado |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#259 in National Universities #2 in Montana Colleges | Rankings* | #363 in National Universities #13 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,152 Montana Residents $31,622 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,010 Colorado Residents $26,204 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,580 Montana Residents $35,314 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,788 Colorado Residents $25,426 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,841 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$7,813 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier95.38% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.54% |
| Favorable19.00% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.03% |
| 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | ||
| Larger9,955 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,380 |
| Larger7,215 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,728 |
| Larger2,740 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,652 |
| Smaller1,326 | Online Student Population | Larger1,594 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower46% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 30% |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,808) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,500) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,066) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 634 | Number of faculties | 731 |
| Higher$76,165 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$74,863 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.