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ECU UNC Charlotte Colorado State UW UNCW CU Boulder The University of Montana Utah NC State Boise State ASU NCAT| Montana State University | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | UNCG | ||
| Location | Bozeman, MT | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,681 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #590 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montana.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,824 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,391 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,250 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,749 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
MSU | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,794 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 21,116 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $235 |
Diversity |
MSU | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
MSU | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MSU | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 16,681 students)
MSU vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or UNCG?
- Montana State University is 31.7% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($5,824.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at MSU than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($27,391.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than MSU ($10,979 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 13.9% lower than costs at Montana State University ($9,924 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Greensboro students is 43.6% larger than aid received Montana State University ($8,257 vs. $5,749)
MSU vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 96 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MSU (3.5)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than MSU (73.3%)
MSU vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or UNCG? 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 UNCG and MSU.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Montana State University (53% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Montana State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $1,263 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($22,737 vs. $24,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($235 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/