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Overview |
MSU | Washington State | ||
| Location | Bozeman, MT | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,681 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #590 | #386 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montana.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,824 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,391 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,250 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,749 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
MSU | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,794 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 21,116 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
MSU | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $211 |
Diversity |
MSU | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
MSU | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 15% | ||
Campus |
MSU | Washington State | ||
| 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
- Washington State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 16,681 students)
MSU vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Washington State?
- Washington State University is 83.9% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($10,708.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at MSU than Washington State University ($27,391.00 vs. $26,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University than Washington State ($17,250 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 9.7% lower than costs at Washington State University ($11,300 vs. $12,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than Washington State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 85.9% larger than aid received Montana State University ($10,689 vs. $5,749)
MSU vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 92 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming MSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Washington State (3.5)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than MSU (73.3%)
MSU vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU or Washington State? 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 Washington State and MSU.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than Montana State University (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $8,600 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $45,800)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $3,571 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($20,429 vs. $24,000)
- Washington State graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($211 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington State 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/