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Colorado State UW CU Boulder The University of Montana Utah BGSU Boise State UC Ohio State Wright State NKU UO| Montana State University | University of Toledo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | University of Toledo | ||
| Location | Bozeman, MT | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,681 | 15,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #590 | #545 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montana.edu | utoledo.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | University of Toledo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,824 | $9,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,391 | $19,345 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,250 | $17,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,749 | $10,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MSU | University of Toledo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,794 | 12,575 | ||
| Admitted | 21,116 | 11,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 92.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 18.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1060/1280 | ||
| 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 | University of Toledo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | University of Toledo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $242 |
Diversity |
MSU | University of Toledo | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
MSU | University of Toledo | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 17% | ||
Campus |
MSU | University of Toledo | ||
| 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 University of Toledo based on total student enrollment (16,681 students vs. 15,545 students)
MSU vs. University of Toledo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or University of Toledo?
- University of Toledo is 71.4% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($9,985.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at MSU than University of Toledo ($27,391.00 vs. $19,345.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University than University of Toledo ($17,250 vs. $17,654)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 25.2% lower than costs at University of Toledo ($11,300 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than University of Toledo (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Toledo students is 74.8% larger than aid received Montana State University ($10,047 vs. $5,749)
MSU vs. University of Toledo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or University of Toledo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Toledo or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 62 points higher than at University of Toledo (1069)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Toledo (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Toledo students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at MSU (3.5)
- University of Toledo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than MSU (73.3%)
MSU vs. University of Toledo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or University of Toledo? 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 University of Toledo and MSU.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than University of Toledo (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Toledo earn on average $3,700 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $45,800)
- University of Toledo students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,000)
- University of Toledo 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 University of Toledo students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/