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Colorado State UW CU Boulder The University of Montana Utah Boise State UO Idaho Utah State University Washington State OSU University of Nevada-Reno| Montana State University | New Saint Andrews College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | NSA | ||
| Location | Bozeman, MT | Moscow, Idaho | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,960 | 351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #658 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montana.edu | nsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | NSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,056 | $15,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,047 | $15,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $4,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,511 | $16,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,967 | $3,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 92% |
Admission |
MSU | NSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,975 | 126 | ||
| Admitted | 19,081 | 108 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 74.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
MSU | NSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | NSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | N/A |
Diversity |
MSU | NSA | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
MSU | NSA | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 56% | ||
Campus |
MSU | NSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montana State University is larger than than NSA based on total student enrollment (16,960 students vs. 351 students)
MSU vs. NSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or NSA?
- New Saint Andrews College is 159.2% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($15,700.00 vs. $6,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85% higher at MSU than New Saint Andrews College ($29,047.00 vs. $15,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than MSU ($16,064 vs. $18,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 236.2% lower than costs at Montana State University ($4,000 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Saint Andrews College than Montana State University (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montana State University students is 185.9% larger than aid received New Saint Andrews College ($9,967 vs. $3,486)
MSU vs. NSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or NSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSA or MSU .
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than NSA (85.7%)
MSU vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or NSA? 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 NSA and MSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/