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OSU Colorado State UW UW-Seattle Portland State University Western Washington University CU Boulder The University of Montana Utah University of Portland University of Nevada-Reno Boise State| Montana State University | University of Oregon | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | UO | ||
| Location | Bozeman, MT | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,681 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #590 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montana.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,824 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,391 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,250 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,749 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
MSU | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,794 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 21,116 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $218 |
Diversity |
MSU | UO | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
MSU | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 56% | ||
Campus |
MSU | UO | ||
| 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
- University of Oregon is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (23,163 students vs. 16,681 students)
MSU vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or UO?
- University of Oregon is 114.8% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43% higher at UO than Montana State University ($39,158.00 vs. $27,391.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University than UO ($17,250 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 29.6% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($11,300 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than University of Oregon (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oregon students is 69.9% larger than aid received Montana State University ($9,767 vs. $5,749)
MSU vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 12 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming MSU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MSU (3.5)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than MSU (73.3%)
MSU vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or UO? 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 UO and MSU.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than Montana State University (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Oregon earn on average $3,200 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $45,800)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $2,899 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($21,101 vs. $24,000)
- UO graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($218 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/