| WMC vs. MSU |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #232 in National Universities #1 in Montana Colleges | |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$6,430 Montana Residents $19,038 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$8,083 Montana Residents $31,337 Out-of-State |
| cheaper-$2 Montana Residents $1,930 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,313 Montana Residents $24,863 Out-of-State |
| Less$5,255 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$5,742 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,170 SAT 23 ACT |
| Tighter36.31% | Acceptance Rate | Easier73.33% |
| Favorable50.56% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.77% |
| High School GPA High School Record | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,424 | Total Enrollment | Larger16,681 |
| Smaller1,424 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger14,625 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 2,056 |
| Smaller309 | Online Student Population | Larger1,074 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower45% | Graduate Rate | Higher56% |
| Lower18% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher22% |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 430) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,801) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,088) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 104 | Number of faculties | 1,221 |
| Lower$62,607 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$77,786 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.