Athens State University vs. Montana State University-Northern

Comparable Facts

Compare Athens State University in Athens, AL with Montana State University Northern in Havre, MT on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Athens State University is larger than Montana State University-Northern based on total student enrollment (2,986 students vs. 966 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Athens State University is located in Athens, AL (Town Fringe setting); Montana State University Northern is in Havre, MT (Remote Town setting).
• Athens State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Montana State University Northern is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Athens State University 14:1; Montana State University Northern 13:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between Montana State University-Northern and Athens State University ($21,875 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Montana State University Northern than at Athens State University (81% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are not reported at both Athens State University and Montana State University-Northern.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Montana State University Northern graduates have a $3,194 lower median loan debt than Athens State University graduates ($15,340 vs. $18,534).
• Among borrowers, Montana State University-Northern graduates have an estimated $33 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Athens State University graduates ($158 vs. $191).
• More Montana State University-Northern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Athens State University students, three years after graduation (64% vs. 49%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.