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BYU Boise State ISU WCU Utah State University BYUH Idaho UVU Washington State Southern University at Shreveport Utah State University-College of Eastern Utah RMC| Brigham Young University Idaho | University of Great Falls | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BYU-I | University of Great Falls | ||
| Location | Rexburg, ID | Great Falls, MT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,996 | 677 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | byui.edu | ugf.edu | ||
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Costs |
BYU-I | University of Great Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,656 | $28,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,656 | $28,618 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,068 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,295 | $21,175 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,043 | $21,935 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 97% |
Admission |
BYU-I | University of Great Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,303 | 324 | ||
| Admitted | 9,989 | 208 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 64.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.4% | 55.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 845/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
BYU-I | University of Great Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BYU-I | University of Great Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $258 |
Diversity |
BYU-I | University of Great Falls | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
BYU-I | University of Great Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 44% | ||
Campus |
BYU-I | University of Great Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Idaho is larger than than University of Great Falls based on total student enrollment (42,996 students vs. 677 students)
BYU-I vs. University of Great Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BYU-I or University of Great Falls?
- University of Great Falls is 514.6% more expensive to attend than BYU-I for in-state tuition ($28,618.00 vs. $4,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 514.6% higher at University of Great Falls than Brigham Young University Idaho ($28,618.00 vs. $4,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Idaho than University of Great Falls ($7,295 vs. $21,175)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Idaho are 107.2% lower than costs at University of Great Falls ($5,068 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Great Falls than Brigham Young University Idaho (97% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Great Falls students is 263% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Idaho ($21,935 vs. $6,043)
BYU-I vs. University of Great Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BYU-I or University of Great Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Great Falls or BYU-I .
- Accepted freshman BYU-I students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at University of Great Falls (3.3)
- BYU-I has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than University of Great Falls (64.2%)
BYU-I vs. University of Great Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BYU-I or University of Great Falls? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Great Falls and BYU-I.
- The graduation rate at BYU-I is higher than University of Great Falls (52% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Idaho earn on average $10,200 more per year than University of Great Falls graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $36,500)
- Brigham Young University Idaho students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Great Falls graduates. ($11,000 vs. $25,000)
- BYU-I graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than University of Great Falls graduates. ($113 vs. $258)
- More BYU-I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Great Falls students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/