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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte Colorado State UNC Chapel Hill UW JMU Tennessee CU Boulder| Montana State University | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | ASU | ||
| Location | Bozeman, MT | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,681 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #590 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montana.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,824 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,391 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,250 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,749 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
MSU | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,794 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 21,116 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
MSU | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MSU | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MSU | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 16,681 students)
MSU vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or ASU?
- Montana State University is 37.3% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($5,824.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at MSU than Appalachian State University ($27,391.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than MSU ($13,084 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 2.5% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($11,300 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Appalachian State University students is 29.5% larger than aid received Montana State University ($7,443 vs. $5,749)
MSU vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 26 points higher than at MSU (1131)
- Incoming ASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MSU (25)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at MSU (3.5)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than MSU (73.3%)
MSU vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or ASU? 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 ASU and MSU.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Montana State University (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Montana State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/