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UNC Chapel Hill NC State UNCW UNCG ECU ASU Colorado State UW Mason CU Boulder The University of Montana Utah| Montana State University | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Location | Bozeman, MT | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,681 | 29,551 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #590 | #562 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montana.edu | uncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,824 | $3,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,391 | $17,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $12,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,250 | $13,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,749 | $7,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
MSU | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,794 | 21,355 | ||
| Admitted | 21,116 | 17,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | UNC Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $237 |
Diversity |
MSU | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
MSU | UNC Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MSU | UNC Charlotte | ||
| 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
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (29,551 students vs. 16,681 students)
MSU vs. UNC Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or UNC Charlotte?
- Montana State University is 52.8% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($5,824.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at MSU than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($27,391.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than MSU ($13,951 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 14.1% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($11,300 vs. $12,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Charlotte students is 37.5% larger than aid received Montana State University ($7,907 vs. $5,749)
MSU vs. UNC Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or UNC Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Charlotte or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 38 points higher than at UNC Charlotte (1093)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNC Charlotte (24)
- Accepted freshman UNC Charlotte students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MSU (3.5)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than MSU (73.3%)
MSU vs. UNC Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or UNC Charlotte? 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 UNC Charlotte and MSU.
- The graduation rate at UNC Charlotte is higher than Montana State University (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn on average $2,800 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,800)
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- UNC Charlotte graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNC Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/