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BYU Colorado State UW Southern Utah University CU Boulder Utah The University of Montana Boise State UO Idaho UVU Washington State| Montana State University | Utah State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Bozeman, MT | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,960 | 28,063 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #658 | #500 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montana.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,056 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,047 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $8,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,511 | $15,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,967 | $9,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 93% |
Admission |
MSU | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,975 | 19,331 | ||
| Admitted | 19,081 | 18,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 24.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $140 |
Diversity |
MSU | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
MSU | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 25% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Utah State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (28,063 students vs. 16,960 students)
MSU vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Utah State University?
- Utah State University is 37.2% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($8,310.00 vs. $6,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at MSU than Utah State University ($29,047.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than MSU ($15,825 vs. $18,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 55.6% lower than costs at Montana State University ($8,644 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah State University than Montana State University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montana State University students is 7.5% larger than aid received Utah State University ($9,967 vs. $9,272)
MSU vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 47 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Utah State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MSU (3.5)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than MSU (86.8%)
MSU vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Utah State University? 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 Utah State University and MSU.
- The graduation rate at Utah State University is higher than Montana State University (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Utah State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $45,800)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $10,390 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($13,610 vs. $24,000)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($140 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/