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MSU UW MSU Billings Boise State Idaho Carroll College C of I The University of Montana BYU-I| Montana Tech of the University of Montana | Rocky Mountain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | RMC | ||
| Location | Butte, MT | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,625 | 1,054 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | #636 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtech.edu | rocky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | RMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,878 | $31,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,415 | $31,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,741 | $9,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,045 | $19,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,917 | $23,062 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | RMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,757 | 1,458 | ||
| Admitted | 1,572 | 1,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | RMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | RMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $268 |
Diversity |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | RMC | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | RMC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana | RMC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,625 students vs. 1,054 students)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. RMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montana Tech of the University of Montana or RMC?
- Rocky Mountain College is 433.2% more expensive to attend than Montana Tech of the University of Montana for in-state tuition ($31,342.00 vs. $5,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at RMC than Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($31,342.00 vs. $21,415.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana Tech of the University of Montana than RMC ($16,045 vs. $19,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 17.8% lower than costs at Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($9,120 vs. $10,741)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College than Montana Tech of the University of Montana (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 289.8% larger than aid received Montana Tech of the University of Montana ($23,062 vs. $5,917)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. RMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montana Tech of the University of Montana or RMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RMC or Montana Tech of the University of Montana .
- The average SAT score at Montana Tech of the University of Montana (1145) is 108 points higher than at RMC (1037)
- Incoming Montana Tech of the University of Montana students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at RMC (23)
- Accepted freshman Montana Tech of the University of Montana students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at RMC (3.42)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than RMC (75.2%)
Montana Tech of the University of Montana vs. RMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montana Tech of the University of Montana or RMC? 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 RMC and Montana Tech of the University of Montana.
- The graduation rate at RMC is higher than Montana Tech of the University of Montana (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Montana Tech of the University of Montana earn on average $3,600 more per year than RMC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,800)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RMC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than RMC graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More RMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montana Tech of the University of Montana students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/