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Colorado State UW Miami Ohio State CU Boulder The University of Montana Kent State Utah UC Wright State Boise State WVU| Montana State University | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Bozeman, MT | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,960 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #658 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montana.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,056 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,047 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,511 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,967 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
MSU | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,975 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 19,081 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
MSU | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
MSU | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 16,960 students)
MSU vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 127% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($13,746.00 vs. $6,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at MSU than Ohio University Main Campus ($29,047.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University than Ohio University ($18,511 vs. $20,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 1.1% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($13,446 vs. $13,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Montana State University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montana State University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($9,967 vs. $8,616)
MSU vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 23 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MSU (3.5)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Ohio University (84.8%)
MSU vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and MSU.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Montana State University (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Montana State University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/