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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Loyola| Chicago State University | Montana State University Northern | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Montana State University-Northern | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Havre, MT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 1,021 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | msun.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Montana State University-Northern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $4,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $17,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $7,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $11,789 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $5,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
CSU | Montana State University-Northern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 2.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | Montana State University-Northern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Montana State University-Northern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $15,340 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $158 |
Diversity |
CSU | Montana State University-Northern | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | Montana State University-Northern | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Montana State University-Northern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Montana State University-Northern based on total student enrollment (2,324 students vs. 1,021 students)
CSU vs. Montana State University-Northern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Montana State University-Northern?
- Chicago State University is 69.1% more expensive to attend than Montana State University-Northern for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $4,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.3% higher at Montana State University-Northern than Chicago State University ($17,870.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Montana State University-Northern ($9,852 vs. $11,789)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Northern are 64.4% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($7,026 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Montana State University Northern (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 260.5% larger than aid received Montana State University Northern ($19,111 vs. $5,301)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Montana State University-Northern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montana State University-Northern or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University Northern (892) is 17 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Montana State University-Northern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Montana State University-Northern (2.79)
CSU vs. Montana State University-Northern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Montana State University-Northern? 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 Montana State University-Northern and CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Montana State University Northern (21% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Montana State University Northern earn on average $1,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $38,300)
- Montana State University Northern students graduate with a $15,910 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($15,340 vs. $31,250)
- Montana State University-Northern graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($158 vs. $323)
- More Montana State University-Northern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/