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UO Portland State University Colorado State UW Western Washington University CU Boulder The University of Montana University of Portland Utah OIT Washington State UW-Seattle| Montana State University | Oregon State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | OSU | ||
| Location | Bozeman, MT | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,681 | 34,292 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #590 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montana.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,824 | $10,425 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,391 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,250 | $21,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,749 | $9,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
MSU | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,794 | 25,651 | ||
| Admitted | 21,116 | 21,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $242 |
Diversity |
MSU | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MSU | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 41% | ||
Campus |
MSU | OSU | ||
| 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
- Oregon State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 16,681 students)
MSU vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or OSU?
- Oregon State University is 79% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($10,425.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at OSU than Montana State University ($31,200.00 vs. $27,391.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University than OSU ($17,250 vs. $21,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 26% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($11,300 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than Oregon State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon State University students is 61.1% larger than aid received Montana State University ($9,260 vs. $5,749)
MSU vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 18 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming MSU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman OSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MSU (3.5)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than MSU (73.3%)
MSU vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or OSU? 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 OSU and MSU.
- The graduation rate at OSU is higher than Montana State University (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $8,100 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $45,800)
- Oregon State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,000)
- OSU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($242 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/