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Overview |
MSU Billings | UWSP | ||
| Location | Billings, MT | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,092 | 8,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msubillings.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Billings | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,805 | $7,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,305 | $16,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,800 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,252 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,340 | $4,255 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 86% |
Admission |
MSU Billings | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,820 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.05 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU Billings | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Billings | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $251 |
Diversity |
MSU Billings | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
MSU Billings | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MSU Billings | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (8,109 students vs. 4,092 students)
MSU Billings vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Billings or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 48% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($7,112.00 vs. $4,805.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at MSU Billings than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($19,305.00 vs. $16,132.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Billings than UWSP ($13,252 vs. $14,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 15.3% lower than costs at Montana State University Billings ($8,500 vs. $9,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Montana State University Billings (86% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montana State University Billings students is 25.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($5,340 vs. $4,255)
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Billings or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or MSU Billings .
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
MSU Billings vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Billings or UWSP? 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 UWSP and MSU Billings.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Montana State University Billings (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $3,900 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $6,860 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($17,500 vs. $24,360)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($180 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Billings students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/