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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 | Rocky Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | RMC | ||
| Location | Bozeman, MT | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,681 | 1,054 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #590 | #636 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montana.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,824 | $31,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,391 | $31,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $9,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,250 | $19,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,749 | $23,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MSU | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,794 | 1,458 | ||
| Admitted | 21,116 | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 970/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MSU | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
MSU | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MSU | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 47% | ||
Campus |
MSU | RMC | ||
| 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
- Montana State University is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (16,681 students vs. 1,054 students)
MSU vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or RMC?
- Rocky Mountain College is 438.2% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($31,342.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at RMC than Montana State University ($31,342.00 vs. $27,391.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University than RMC ($17,250 vs. $19,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 23.9% lower than costs at Montana State University ($9,120 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University as Rocky Mountain College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 301.1% larger than aid received Montana State University ($23,062 vs. $5,749)
MSU vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 94 points higher than at RMC (1037)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at RMC (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at RMC (3.42)
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than MSU (73.3%)
MSU vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or RMC? 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 RMC and MSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Rocky Mountain College (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $1,000 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $45,800)
- Montana State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RMC 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/